Nils Gustaf Dalen Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Nils Gustaf Dalen, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Sweden.

2 records1907–19072 events1 places

Chronological biography

1907

Automatic Lighthouse Control1907

Science / Technology · Engineer and Inventor · Lidingo

Reduces fuel use by activating navigation lights only during darkness.

Sun Valve1907

Science / Technology · Engineer and Inventor · Lidingo

Develops a light-sensitive valve controlling lighthouse illumination automatically.

Titles and roles

Engineer and Inventor

Record provenance

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