Harry Ricardo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHarry Ricardo
British internal combustion engine engineer
Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1885
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 18-May-1974
Profession: engineer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Harry Ricardo
- Sir Harry Ralph Ricardo (26 January 1885 – 18 May 1974) was one of the foremost engine designers and researchers in the early years of the development of the internal combustion engine. Among his many other works, he improved the engines that were used in the first tanks, oversaw the research into the physics of internal combustion that led to the use of octane ratings, was instrumental in development of the sleeve valve engine design, and invented the Diesel "Comet" Swirl chamber that made high-speed diesel engines economically feasible.
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