Person    | Male  Born 26/1/1885  Died 18/5/1974

Sir Harry Ricardo

Categories: Engineering

Born 13 Bedford Square, son of Halsey Ricardo. Mechanical engineer specialising in developing the internal combustion petrol and diesel engine. Died King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, following a fall at home.

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