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Person    | Male  Born 26/1/1885  Died 18/5/1974

Sir Harry Ricardo

Categories: Engineering

Sir Harry Ricardo

Born 13 Bedford Square, son of Halsey Ricardo. Mechanical engineer specialising in developing the internal combustion petrol and diesel engine. Died King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, following a fall at home.

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Sir Harry Ricardo

English Heritage Sir Harry Ricardo, 1885 - 1974, mechanical engineer was bor...

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