R. G. Le Tourneau

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Astrodome
gptkb:The_Houston_Astrodome
gptkbp:affiliation Christian Missionary Alliance
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Technology
gptkb:National_Inventors_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:birth_date 1888-07-30
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Richford,_Vermont
Richford, Vermont, USA
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Forest_Lawn_Memorial_Park,_Glendale,_California
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:contribution development of the amphibious vehicle
development of the bulldozer
development of the heavy equipment industry
development of the off-road truck
development of the scraper
development of the wheel tractor
gptkbp:death_date 1969-06-01
gptkbp:education gptkb:University
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Le_Tourneau_Technologies
gptkb:Le_Tourneau_University
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Le_Tourneau_Technologies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R. G. Le Tourneau
gptkbp:influence gptkb:architect
gptkb:Company
construction industry
engineering education
mechanical engineering
agriculture industry
industrial design
mining industry
sustainable engineering practices
construction management
industrial engineering
entrepreneurship in engineering
innovation in machinery design
environmental considerations in construction
global construction practices
heavy machinery safety standards
earthmoving technology
heavy equipment manufacturing
modern construction equipment design
gptkbp:influenced construction industry
mining industry
earthmoving industry
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkb:website
gptkb:star
over 300 patents
offshore drilling platform
wheel tractor
gptkbp:is_involved_in advancements in transportation technology
development of military vehicles
World War II production efforts
development of construction techniques
post-war construction projects
gptkbp:known_for development of heavy machinery
earthmoving equipment
innovative construction techniques
innovations in heavy machinery
the ' Le Tourneau' name in machinery
large-scale earthmoving projects
gptkbp:legacy Christian missionary work
support for various charities
philanthropy in education
Christian philanthropy
advancements in engineering technology
influence on modern construction equipment
innovations in earthmoving machinery
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Le_Tourneau_University
earthmoving equipment
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:architect
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:patent
gptkbp:philanthropy support for orphanages
funding for educational institutions
support for missionary work
support for community projects
support for hospitals
contributions to churches
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Longview,_Texas
gptkbp:production_company Le Tourneau Technologies, Inc.
Le Tourneau, Inc.
gptkbp:religion gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ethel_Le_Tourneau