About
Mechanical engineer who invented the carburetor.
Before Fame
He worked for the state in modernizing its machinery after completing his studies at Hungary's Technical University.
Trivia
His invention of the carburetor was often wrongly credited to Willhelm Maybach.
Family Life
His father, a medical doctor, devoted a lot of time to his children's education.
Associated With
He and fellow Hungarian Leo Szlilard both made their marks in science before turning 18.
