Alan Chorlton
Alan Chorlton | |
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| Born | 24 February 1874 Audenshaw, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 6 October 1946 (aged 72) |
| Education | Manchester Technical School |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Mechanical engineering |
| Institutions | Mather and Platt's ironworks |
| Employer(s) | Hubbard Textile Printing Works |
| Projects | Development of the internal combustion engine |
| Significant design | High speed diesel engines |
| Awards | Telford Premium medal |
Alan Ernest Leofric Chorlton (24 February 1874 – 6 October 1946) was a British mechanical engineer and Conservative Party politician, and was involved in the development of the internal combustion engine.