Nicolaus Otto
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Summary
Nicolaus Otto was born on June 10, 1832[1], in Holzhausen an der Haide[2]. He died on January 26, 1891[3], in Cologne[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], entrepreneur[7], industrialist[8], and design engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,219 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 14, 1832[11]
- Place of burial: Melaten-Friedhof[12]
- Child: Gustav Otto[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[14], Duchy of Nassau[15]
- Native language: German[16]
- Occupation: mechanical technician[17]
- Field of work: technology[18], mechanical engineering[19], construction[20]
- Notable work: internal combustion engine[21]
- Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[22], Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Nicolaus Otto[25]
- Family name: Otto[26]
- Given name: Nicolaus[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nicolaus Otto[28]
- Commons gallery: Nikolaus Otto[29]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
- Name in native language: Nicolaus August Otto[32]
- Owner of: Deutz AG[33]
- Number of children: 7[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Nicolaus Otto include Otto engine[35] and Otto cycle[36].
Why It Matters
Nicolaus Otto has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He is credited with the discovery of internal combustion engine[39], an engine class[40]. Entities named for him include Otto engine[35] and Otto cycle[36].
FAQs
Where was Nicolaus Otto born?
Nicolaus Otto was born in Holzhausen an der Haide[2].
Where did Nicolaus Otto die?
Nicolaus Otto died in Cologne[4].
What did Nicolaus Otto do for work?
Nicolaus Otto worked as an engineer[5], inventor[6], entrepreneur[7], industrialist[8], and design engineer[9].
What awards did Nicolaus Otto receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[22] and Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[23].
What did Nicolaus Otto discover?
Nicolaus Otto is credited as discoverer of internal combustion engine[39].