Clessie Cummins
Clessie Cummins Sr. | |
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Cummins (left) showing Fred Duesenberg one of his engines | |
| Born | December 27, 1888 Columbus, Indiana, United States |
| Died | August 17, 1968 (aged 79) California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Mechanic, Inventor, Businessman, Entrepreneur |
Clessie Lyle Cummins (December 27, 1888 – August 17, 1968) was the founder of the Cummins Engine Co. He was an entrepreneur who improved on existing diesel engines, created new diesel engine designs, was awarded 33 United States patents for his inventions, and set five world records for endurance and speed for trucks, buses and race cars.