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John Fritz Medal
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Charles Talbot Porter
1826-01-18 – 1910-08-28
Life & Legacy
Charles Talbot Porter (January 18, 1826 – August 28, 1910) was an American lawyer, engineer, and inventor of mechanical devices, particularly the Porter-Allen high speed steam engine.
Born in Auburn, New York, Porter was the son of the John Porter, a lawyer and politician. He obtained his law degree from Hamilton College in 1845, started his career as lawyer, and grew out to be one of the foremost of modern American engineers of his days.
Porter was elected an honorary member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1890. He was recipient of the 1909 John Fritz Medal.
Occupation & Career
mechanical engineer, businessperson, inventor
Education
Hamilton College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
John Fritz Medal
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Honors & Awards
John Fritz Medal
Education & Institutions
Hamilton College
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