John Froelich
John Froelich | |
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| Born | November 24, 1849 |
| Died | May 24, 1933 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Inventing the first gasoline-powered tractor with forward and reverse gears |
John Froelich (November 24, 1849 – May 24, 1933) was an American inventor and entrepreneur, who invented the first stable gasoline-powered tractor with forward and reverse gears. He received several patents relating to tractors and internal combustion engines.