| Era | Late 1800s and early 1900s |
| Awards | Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Grand Gold Medal (2012) • National Academy of Sciences Public Welfare Medal (2016) |
| Founded | |
| Known for | Turbine engine • Electric motor • Flywheel generator |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Notable for | Key innovations during the Industrial Revolution |
| Occupations | Engineer • Inventor • Entrepreneur |
| Philanthropy | Science • Medicine • Urban development |
