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Charles F. Kettering

Charles Franklin Kettering (August 29, 1876 – November 25, 1958) sometimes known as Charles Fredrick Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents. He was a founder of Delco, and was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947. Among his most widely used automotive developments were the electrical…

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Awards
Franklin Medal (1936) · Hoover Medal (1955) · IEEE Edison Medal (1958)
Education
Ohio State University
Born
(1876 -08-29)August 29, 1876 Loudonville, Ohio, U.S.
Children
Eugene Kettering
Died
November 25, 1958(1958-11-25) (aged 82) Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Parent(s)
Jacob and Martha Kettering

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Charles F. Kettering → Franklin Medal (1936), Hoover Medal (1955), IEEE Edison Medal (1958)
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Charles F. Kettering → (1876 -08-29)August 29, 1876 Loudonville, Ohio, U.S.
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Charles F. Kettering → Eugene Kettering
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Charles F. Kettering → November 25, 1958(1958-11-25) (aged 82) Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
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Charles F. Kettering → Ohio State University
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Charles F. Kettering → Jacob and Martha Kettering
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