| Full Name |
Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel |
| Date of Birth |
18 March 1858 |
| Place of Birth |
Paris, France |
| Date of Death |
29 September 1913 |
| Place of Death |
English Channel (presumed) |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
German |
| Education |
Technical University of Munich |
| Profession |
Mechanical engineer, inventor |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1880 - 1913 |
| Brief Information |
Rudolf Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer. He is notable for inventing the diesel engine, for which he received a patent in 1892. His invention significantly contributed to advancements in transportation and industrial power generation, becoming a widely used internal combustion engine. |