Description: (Engineer)
Philippe Lebon, a French engineer, made significant contributions to steam engines and industrializing the extraction of lighting gas from wood. He designed a wood gas engine with three mechanically connected cylinders, similar to an internal combustion engine. Additionally, Lebon invented an engine that utilized coal gas ignited by an electric spark, which is recognized as one of the earliest internal combustion engines. His innovations laid the foundation for advancements in internal combustion technology, ultimately enabling its widespread adoption in contemporary vehicles.