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Charles Algernon Parsons
English engineer (1854–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Charles Algernon Parsons OM KCB FRS (13 June 1854 – 11 February 1931) was an English engineer, best known for his invention of the compound steam turbine,[1] and as the eponym of C. A. Parsons and Company. He worked as an engineer on dynamo and turbine design, and power generation, with great influence on the naval and electrical engineering fields. He also developed optical equipment for searchlights and telescopes.
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Born | (1854-06-13)13 June 1854 London, England |
Died | 11 February 1931(1931-02-11) (aged 76) |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin St John's College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Invention of the steam turbine |
Notable work | Turbinia |
Spouse | |
Children | Rachel Mary Parsons (daughter) |
Parent(s) | William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse Mary Rosse |
Relatives | Lawrence Parsons, 4th Earl of Rosse (brother) |
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Engineering career | |
Discipline | Marine engineering |
Employer(s) | C. A. Parsons and Company Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Company |
Significant advance | Heat engine Steamship |
Awards | Engineering Heritage Award (1995) |
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