Linus Yale Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Linus Yale Jr.

American mechanical engineer

Date of Birth: 04-Apr-1821

Place of Birth: New York, United States

Date of Death: 25-Dec-1868

Profession: engineer, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Linus Yale Jr.
(April 4, 1821 – December 25, 1868) was an American mechanical engineer, manufacturer, and co-founder of the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company.
He is best known for his inventions of locks, especially the cylinder lock.
His basic lock design is still widely distributed today, and constitutes a majority of personal locks and safes.