John William Lambert
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John William Lambert

American automobile manufacturer

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.2

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Born Jan 29, 1860, died May 20, 1952.1

About

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.

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Companies

Career

Occupation: inventor.8

Lambert died in Anderson, Indiana, on May 20, 1952.

Lambert Days is celebrated in Ohio City.

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Personal life

  • BornJan 29, 1860, Ohio City9
  • CitizenshipUnited States10