Jean-Claude Verpilleux (2 May 1798 – 13 October 1875) was a French mine laborer who became a leading engineer, manufacturer and inventor. He was involved in the design of early railway locomotives, and invented innovative steam-powered "grapple boats" driven by traction wheels running along the bed of the river or canal.
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2 May 1798 Rive-de-Gier
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Died |
13 October 1875 (aged 77) Saint-Martin-la-Plaine
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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