Ole Evinrude
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Ole Evinrude Net Worth

Ole Evinrude was a Norwegian inventor born on April 19, 1877 in Oslo. He is best known for creating one of the first internal combustion engines used for watercrafts, as well as a line of Evinrude motors. His inventions revolutionized the boating industry and made it easier for people to enjoy the water.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 19, 1877
Birth Place Oslo, Norway
Age 142 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 12, 1934 (age 57)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Creator of one of the first internal combustion engines used for watercrafts. He also created a line of Evinrude motors.

Before Fame

He started working on his motor in 1906. Three years later, he had his first practical design, a 1.5hp one-cylinder power plant.

Trivia

He sold his early invention to his partner, then started a competing one and reacquired the Business, continuing to innovate throughout the early years of the Great Depression.

Family Life

He was born in Oslo, Norway, settling with his family in Cambridge, Wisconsin, by 1882.

Associated With

He was competitors with Carl Kiekhaefer, maker of the popular line of Mercury outboard engines.

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