Jan Bahyl

Engineer

Birthday May 25, 1856

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Slovakia

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 1916 (59)

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About

Engineer who held the patent for the helicopter and used hydraulics in many of his innovative inventions.

Before Fame

He earned a technical drawing degree from the Mining Academy of Banská Štiavnica before joining the Hungarian Army.

Trivia

He acquired seventeen patents during his life, including one for a hot air balloon with an air turbine.

Family Life

He was born in Zvolenská Slatina.

Associated With

Bahyl and Kitaw Ejigu are both celebrated engineers.