About John William Lambert
Lived 1860 – 1952 (aged 92). John William Lambert was an American inventor.
John William Lambert (January 29, 1860 May 20, 1952) was an American automobile manufacturer pioneer and inventor. He is the inventor of the first practical American gasoline automobile. In 1891, he built a working gasoline automobile and took it on the streets of Ohio City for experimental drives. He had over 600 patents.
Innovations and patents 1891: the first workable American gasoline car, made by John W. Lambert
Lambert 1907 automobile advertisement with the friction transmission featured in it.
Lambert had more than 600 inventions.
Later life and legacy Lambert died in Anderson, Indiana, on May 20, 1952.
Lambert Days is celebrated in Ohio City.
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Who was John William Lambert?
Automobile Manufacturer
When was John William Lambert born?
John William Lambert was born on 29 January 1860 in Ohio City.
When did John William Lambert die?
John William Lambert died on 20 May 1952.
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John William Lambert was an inventor.
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John William Lambert was American.
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