Harry Ferguson Scientist

Henry George "Harry" Ferguson (4 November 1884 – 25 October 1960) was an Irish engineer and inventor who is noted for his role in the development of the modern agricultural tractor, for becoming the first Irishman to build and fly his own aeroplane, and for developing the first four-wheel drive Formula One car, the Ferguson P99. Today his name lives on in the name of the Massey Ferguson company.

Personal facts

Harry Ferguson
Alias (AKA)Ferguson Henry George
Birth dateNovember 04, 1884
Birth nameHenry George Ferguson
Birth place
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , County Down , Growell
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Date of deathOctober 25, 1960
Place of death
Stow-on-the-Wold , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Known for
Tractor

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