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Charles Gordon Curtis

1860-04-20 – 1953-03-10

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Charles Gordon Curtis, inventor of the Curtis steam turbineCredit: Photographer anonymous

Life & Legacy

Charles Gordon Curtis (April 20, 1860 in Boston – March 1953 in Central Islip, Suffolk County, New York) was an American engineer, inventor, and patent attorney. He is best known as the developer of the eponymous Curtis steam turbine.

Occupation & Career

engineer, inventor, lawyer

Education

Columbia University; New York Law School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Rumford Prize; Holley Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Holley Medal · Rumford Prize

Education & Institutions

Columbia University · New York Law School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q376754 — wikidata View source

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