Egide Walschaerts, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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mechanical engineer
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Place of Birth: Mechelen, Flemish Region, Belgium
About Egide Walschaerts
- Egide Walschaerts (21 January 1820 – 18 February 1901) was a Belgian mechanical engineer, best known as the inventor of the Walschaerts valve gear for use in steam locomotives.
- He was born in Mechelen, Belgium.
- In 1838 he was recognised as an excellent modeller, presenting his work at a local exhibition in Mechelen.
- Minister Rogier, who opened the exhibition, was so impressed that he arranged a place for Walschaerts at Liège University.
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