Charles F. Kettering

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles F. Kettering
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1876(1876-08-29)
Age	148
Date Of Death	1958-11-25
Birthplace	Loudonville
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Leo

Charles F. Kettering Biography

Charles F. Kettering is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on August 29, 1876 in Loudonville, Ohio, United States. The founder of the Delco electronic company for automotive and also the director for research and development in General Motors. He introduced cars with the first electric starter as well as gasoline with leaded.

The duo of He and Ransom Olds pioneered early-century automobiles, taking them to the mass consumer. created the first automobiles of the early 20th century that were later adopted by the mass market.

Kettering was born in Loudonville, Ohio, the fourth child of five of Jacob Kettering and Martha Hunter Kettering.

Charles F. Kettering Net Worth

Charles F. Kettering is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles F. Kettering 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The graduate graduated in 1904 from The Ohio State University in 1904 and then became a part of The National Cash Register Company, overseeing the development of an electronic cash register.

He worked for DuPont Chemical Company to create freon gas to cool refrigeration as well as an electrical generator along with the first air- torpedo. the predecessor to guided missiles.

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Facts & Trivia

Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Charles F. Kettering celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Charles F. Kettering

1. Charles F. Kettering was born in 1876 in Ohio.
2. He held over 140 patents during his lifetime.
3. Kettering invented the electric starter for automobiles.
4. He also developed Freon refrigerant and leaded gasoline.
5. Kettering co-founded Delco, a major automotive parts supplier.
6. He served as the head of research at General Motors for 27 years.
7. Kettering was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1968.
8. His work greatly impacted the automotive and chemical industries.
9. Kettering died in 1958 at the age of 82.
10. His legacy continues to inspire innovation today.

What is Charles F Kettering famous for?

Kettering, in full Charles Franklin Kettering, (born August 29, 1876, Loudonville, Ohio, U.S.—died November 25, 1958, Dayton, Ohio), American engineer whose inventions, which included the electric starter, were instrumental in the evolution of the modern automobile.

What did Charles F Kettering invent?

Inventions

How many inventions did Charles Kettering make?

(GM), is born on August 29, 1876, in Loudonville, Ohio. Of the 140 patents Kettering obtained over the course of his lifetime, perhaps the most notable was his electric self-starter for the automobile, patented in 1915.

Who invented the self-starter?

Two photographs of Charles Kettering’s self-starter were taken in the 1960s. Kettering invented the self-starter in 1911, revolutionizing the automobile industry.

Which car had the first electric start?

The 1912 model Cadillac became the first car to replace the hand crank with an electric starter motor.