Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Viktor Kaplan Biography and Timeline

Follow Viktor Kaplan through 2 dated historical records for Austria.

Viktor Kaplan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1913–1913Years on this page

1913

Adjustable-Blade Water Turbine

Engineer and Inventor · Brno · Science / Technology

Enables efficient hydroelectric generation under changing water-flow conditions.

Kaplan Turbine

Engineer and Inventor · Brno · Science / Technology

Develops a propeller turbine with adjustable runner blades.

Records, sources and methodology

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