J. Frank Duryea
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J. Frank Duryea

19/20th-century American engineer

James Frank Duryea (October 8, 1869 – February 15, 1967) was an American engineer and inventor who, with his brother Charles (1861–1938), made the second American gasoline-powered automobile, but were the first outside of Europe to invent, manufacture, and sell their vehicles.2

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Born Oct 8, 1869, died Feb 15, 1967.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: businessperson, inventor, racing automobile driver.4

Personal life

  • BornOct 8, 1869, Washburn5
  • DiedFeb 15, 1967, Deep River6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7