Henry Timken
German inventor
Died when: 77 years 212 days (931 months)Star Sign: Leo
Henry Timken (August 16, 1831 in Bremen, Germany – March 16, 1909 in San Diego, California) was an inventor and businessman who founded the Timken Roller Bearing Company, later called the Timken Company.
His family migrated to the United States when he was 7 years old.He began his business career in the St.
Louis region.His inventions of an improved carriage spring and an improved roller bearing brought him the money needed to create a company dedicated to the latter.
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