Harry Ferguson
Irish engineer and inventor (1884ā1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry George Ferguson (4 November 1884 ā 25 October 1960) was a British mechanic and inventor who is noted for his role in the development of the modern agricultural tractor and its three point linkage system, for being the first person in Ireland to build and fly his own aeroplane, and for developing the first four-wheel drive Formula One car, the Ferguson P99.
For the Scottish footballer, see Harry Ferguson (footballer). For other people, see Henry Ferguson (disambiguation) and Harold Ferguson (disambiguation).
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Harry Ferguson | |
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Born | Henry George Ferguson (1884-11-04)4 November 1884 |
Died | 25 October 1960(1960-10-25) (aged 75) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Inventor of modern tractor |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Engineering |
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Today his name lives on in the name of the Massey Ferguson company.