Frederick Rentschler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frederick Rentschler

American aerospace engineer

Date of Birth: 08-Nov-1887

Place of Birth: Butler County, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 25-Apr-1956

Profession: engineer, entrepreneur, aerospace engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 – April 25, 1956) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, industrialist, and the founder of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.
Rentschler created and manufactured many revolutionary aircraft engines, including those used in the aircraft of Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and James Doolittle.
He is also a co-founder of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, the predecessor of United Technologies Corporation.