Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot [SEP] date of death
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (26 February 1725 – 2 October 1804) was a French inventor who built the first working self-propelled land-based mechanical vehicle, the world's first automobile.
Background.
He was born in Void-Vacon, Lorraine, (now "" of Meuse), France. He trained as a military engineer. In 1765 he began experimenting with working models of steam-engine-powered vehicles for the French Army, intended for transporting cannons.
First
1769 in France
Events from the year 1769 in France.
Incumbents.
- Monarch: Louis XV
Events.
- 8 May – Battle of Ponte Novu begins between royal French forces and the native Corsicans.
- 9 May – Battle of Ponte Novu ends, marking the end of the Corsican War and paving the way for French dominance over the island.
Events Full date unknown.
- Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot demonstrates a steam-powered artillery tractor.
Births.
Births January to June.