Franz Dinnendahl | |
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Born | Franz Dinnendahl 17 August 1775 |
Died | 15 August 1826 Rellinghausen, Kingdom of Prussia | (aged 50)
Nationality | Prussian |
Occupation(s) | Industrialist, engineer |
Relatives | Johann Dinnendahl (brother) |
Franz Dinnendahl (20 August 1775 - 15 August 1826) was a German engineer and industrialist who was most prominently known for his pioneering work during the industrialization in the Ruhr valley and building the first steam engine in Essen in 1803. He was among the founder and namesake of Westfalia Dinnendahl Gröppel.