Clessie Cummins
20th-century American entrepreneur and engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clessie Lyle Cummins (December 27, 1888 – August 17, 1968) was the founder of the Cummins Engine Co. He was an entrepreneur who improved on existing diesel engines, created new diesel engine designs, was awarded 33 United States patents for his inventions, and set five world records for endurance and speed for trucks, buses and race cars.
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Clessie Cummins Sr. | |
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Born | (1888-12-27)December 27, 1888 Columbus, Indiana, United States |
Died | August 17, 1968(1968-08-17) (aged 79) California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Mechanic, Inventor, Businessman, Entrepreneur |
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