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John William Lambert

1860-01-29 – 1952-05-20

Portrait of John William Lambert
John William Lambert 1909 at the Buckeye Manufacturing CompanyCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

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.

Occupation & Career

inventor

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q15146327 — wikidata View source

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