Charles F. Kettering Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Charles F. Kettering (Charles Franklin Kettering)

Last Updated: 26 Aug, 2023 | Views: 483

Age: 82

Profession: Inventor

Other Profession(s): Engineer, Business Men

Famous For: Founder of Delco

Higher Education: Ohio State University

Charles F. Kettering Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

29 Aug, 1876 (82 Years 02 Months 26 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Ohio

Birth District

Loudonville

Birth Sign

Virgo

Nationalities

American

Died on

25 Nov, 1958

Cause of Death

Stroke

Charles F. Kettering Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Charles F. Kettering, a well-known inventor, Engineer & Businessman, was born in Ohio. Electrical engineer and early industrialist Charles F. Kettering was a pioneer. For 27 years, he worked as vice president of General Motors Corp. Led gasoline, and the electric starting motor is two of the 186 patents he had. It is well-recognized that his inventions significantly impacted the growth of the current vehicle industry. His creations were also used in diesel locomotives, medical research, and aviation technologies. In addition, Kettering devoted most of his life to being a farmer, a social philosopher, and a teacher.

Charles F. Kettering Career:

Charles created the first electronic cash registers and accounting devices at International Checkout Counter, where he made numerous other contributions.

Charles created the first airborne missile in history, known as "Bug," which paved the way for further creations of missile launchers and other similar devices.

The Freon gas, which is used in air conditioning and refrigeration, was also created by Charles.

Charles created the first electric starter in 1911 and applied for a patent.

Charles began developing the Delco-Light, a device that offered rural inhabitants electric lighting, in 1915.

Charles F. Kettering Achievements and Awards:

Charles was awarded the Franklin Medal in 1936.

Charles founded the Kettering Foundation in 1927. This research foundation promotes innovation and the advancement of science.

Charles F. Kettering Unknown facts:

During his time in high school and college, Charles experienced vision issues that impacted his early schooling.