Ole Evinrude
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Ole Evinrude

American inventor

Ole Evinrude, born Ole Andreassen Aaslundeie (April 19, 1877 – July 12, 1934) was a Norwegian-American entrepreneur, known for the invention of the first outboard motor with practical commercial application.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Ole Evinrude (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Apr 19, 1877, died Jul 12, 1934.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: inventor.4

  • Date not recordedFounded ELTO3

Personal life

  • BornApr 19, 1877, Gjøvik Municipality5
  • DiedJul 12, 1934, Milwaukee6
  • CitizenshipNorway, United States7

Awards

  • 2007National Inventors Hall of Fame8 9