Pyotr Petrovich Schilovsky
Pyotr Petrovich Schilowski ( Russian Пётр Петрович Шиловский ; born September 12, 1871 , † June 3, 1957 ) was a Russian count, lawyer, politician and inventor. He was governor of Kostroma (1910-1912) and of the province of Olonez (1912-1913). He became known as the inventor of a two- wheel self - balancing car , which he completed in November 1913. After the October Revolution he emigrated to England , married, had 3 daughters and worked for the Sperry Corporation in Dulwich .
Schilowski's two-wheeled car in London in 1914
credentials
- Schilowski's Gyrocar ( English )
- PP Schilowski Das Gyroscope: Its structure and practical application, the treatment of the physics and experimental mechanics of the gyro, and explanation of the methods of its application in stabilizing monorails, ships, planes, ship weapons, etc. , preview by Prof. CV Boys, FRS 224 pages, London, E. & FN Spon, ltd .; New York, Spon & Chamberlain, 1924
- SCHILOVSKY, P., 28, Dulwich Wood Park, London. May 31, 1933, No. 15695. Class 122 (v). Abstract of GB405513 405,513. Stuffing box substitutes. ( english )
- Two-wheeled monster. Part 1: Schilowski's Gyrocar ( Russian )
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| SURNAME | Schilowski, Pyotr Petrovich |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Шиловский, Пётр Петрович (Russian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Russian count and inventor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1871 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 3, 1957 |