Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu
Indian inventor and engineer (1893–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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G. D. Naidu (Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu) (23 March 1893 – 4 January 1974) was an Indian inventor and engineer who is referred to as the "Edison of India" and "the wealth creator of Coimbatore".[1][2] He is credited with the manufacture of the first electric motor in India. His contributions were primarily industrial but also spanned the fields of electrical, mechanical, agricultural (hybrid cultivation) and automobile engineering.[3][4] Naidu developed an independently internal combustion four stroke engine. He had only primary education but excelled as a versatile genius. He is also known as "Miracle Man".[5]
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Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu | |
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Born | (1893-03-23)23 March 1893 |
Died | 4 January 1974(1974-01-04) (aged 80) |
Citizenship | Indian |
Known for | Scientist, inventor, businessman, photographer and philanthropist |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrical, mechanics, automotive, agriculture |
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