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Charles F. Kettering
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American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 140 patents (1876–1958)
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Charles Franklin Kettering was an American engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. Born in Loudonville in 1876, he received his education at Ohio State University. His professional career included employment with the NCR Corporation, Delco Electronics, and General Motors. He was also recognized in the National Inventors Hall of Fame collection.
Kettering died in Dayton in 1958. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, SAE International, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the National Research Council. His accolades included the Edison Medal, the John Fritz Medal, the ASME Medal, and induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. He spoke Arabic and was known by the nickname "Boss Ket."
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1876 -08-29 ) August 29, 1876, Loudonville, Ohio , U.S.
- Died
- November 25, 1958 (1958-11-25) (aged 82), Dayton, Ohio , U.S.
- Education
- Ohio State University
- Spouse
- Olive Leora Williams ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1905 )
- Children
- Eugene Kettering
- Parent s
- Jacob and Martha Kettering
- Awards
- Franklin Medal (1936) Hoover Medal (1955) IEEE Edison Medal (1958)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Franklin
- Official name
- Charles Franklin Kettering
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Loudonville
- Place of death
- Dayton
- Occupation
- entrepreneur
- Educated at
- Ohio State University
- Employer
- General Motors
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
- Award
- John Scott Award
- Image
- Time-magazine-cover-charles-kettering.jpg
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- Commons category
- Charles F. Kettering
- date of birth
- 1876-08-29
- date of death
- 1958-11-25
- member of
- American Philosophical Society
- nickname
- Boss Ket
- name in native language
- Charles Franklin Kettering
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Encyclopedic overview
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 starting motor and leaded gasoline. In association with the DuPont Chemical Company, he was also responsible for the invention of Freon refrigerant for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. At DuPont he also was responsible for the development of Duco lacquers and enamels, the first practical colored paints for mass-produced automobiles. While working with the Dayton-Wright Company he developed the "Bug" aerial torpedo, considered the world's first aerial missile. He led the advancement of practical, lightweight two-stroke diesel engines, revolutionizing the locomotive and heavy equipment industries. In 1927, he founded the Kettering Foundation, a non-partisan research foundation, and was featured on the cover of Time magazine in January 1933.
Early life
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