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ENGINE HISTORY

. The first simple steam engine was invented by the Greek scientist Heron in the 1st century, but it was essentially a toy.

. In 1679 French physicist Denis Papen developed the principles of steam machine operation.

. In 1712, English engineer Thomas Severy built the first steam engine. It was a specialized steam machine used for pumping water out of shafts.

. The first two-stroke engine was powered by gas and was invented by Etienne Lenuar in 1860.

. In 1893, Rudolf Diesel patented a diesel engine.