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Frederick William Lanchester LLD, Hon FRAeS, FRS [1] (23 October 1868 – 8 March 1946), was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering and to aerodynamics, and co-invented the topic of operations research .
- 23 October 1868, 18 Alma Square, St John's Wood, London
- 8 March 1946 (aged 77), Birmingham
- Engineer
- English
Mar 20, 2024 · Frederick William Lanchester was an English automobile and aeronautics pioneer who built the first British automobile in 1896. In 1891, after attending Hartley University College (now the University of Southampton) and the National School of Science, Lanchester went to work for a gas-engine works
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Born in London, England, Frederick William Lanchester was an engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-invented the field of operations research. Lanchester entered Hartley University College (now the University of Southampton) in 1891, and then the National School of Science at Imperial College.
In December 1899 Lanchester and his brothers created the Lanchester Engine Company and a Birmingham factory was acquired. Frederick Lanchester designed a new 10hp, twin-cylinder engine. He decided to use a worm final drive and patented a machine to cut the gears.
Dec 16, 2018 · One of those modern car features invented by Lanchester were disc brakes and in 1902 Lanchester became the first company to sell disc brakes to the public, beating all others to market by many...
He made the first brake pad in England in the 1890’s Lanchester created the first official brake pad for a vehicle. You might say it was in his blood, as Lanchaster was a pioneer in the entire auto “fad,” building cars as a hobby that became a successful company.
Frederick William Lanchester, Hon FRAeS (October 23, 1868 - March 8, 1946) was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-invented the field of operations research.
