About Stephen Decatur Engle
Lived 1837 – 1921 (aged 83). Stephen Decatur Engle was an American inventor.
Stephen Decatur Engle (December 18, 1837 – January 24, 1921) of Sybertsville, Pennsylvania was an American inventor best known as the creator of the Engle Monumental Clock, a clockwork described at the time as The 8th Wonder of The World.
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Who was Stephen Decatur Engle?
American inventor (1837–1921)
When was Stephen Decatur Engle born?
Stephen Decatur Engle was born on 18 December 1837 in Sugarloaf Township.
When did Stephen Decatur Engle die?
Stephen Decatur Engle died on 24 January 1921 in Hazleton.
What was Stephen Decatur Engle's occupation?
Stephen Decatur Engle was an inventor.
What nationality was Stephen Decatur Engle?
Stephen Decatur Engle was American.
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