Hans Peter Nielsen (May 21, 1859 – September 11, 1945) was a Danish-born American machinist, mechanic, engineer, fireman, and inventor who lived most of his life in Alameda, California. In 1910 Nielsen built the Merle 1910 Biplane, the first biplane in Alameda, commissioned by Adrian J Merle. An early adopter of automobile technology, he also believed in the potential represented by aviation.
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21 May 1859 Denmark
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Died |
11 September 1945 (aged 86) Alameda, California
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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