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George Constantinescu

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George Constantinescu was born in Craiova, Romania back in 1881. His father was a professor of mathematics and engineering at Sorbonne University. He moved to England in 1912 where he stayed the rest of his life. While I can’t find anything about his education, when you read the rest of this post apparently, he was well educated.

He married Alexandra in 1914, the marriage broke down in the 1920’s. Now let’s get down to his inventions shall we.

If you are a military movie fan like me you’ll recognize during WWI and WWII fighter aircraft would have their machine guns behind the propellers firing rounds that never hit the blades. He invented the hydraulic machine gun synchronization gear that allowed that to happen. He developed several patents for improvement to carburetors, also some valves and the fuel injectors for diesel engines, a torque converter. All in all, he registered over 130 inventions. He died in 1965 in Coniston Water he was 84.

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Comments (15)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray there are positives and many negatives to automatic weapons.... but the military stays strong because of them...

Jul 26, 2019 03:23 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Forward thinking in the adaptation of his enginerring skills to develop these inventions and make his mark in history.

Jul 26, 2019 04:33 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Amazing what an engaged mind is capable of.

Jul 26, 2019 05:43 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Since I have little mechanical skills I always admire those who do.

Jul 26, 2019 06:37 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good morning James,

What a great inventor story on this Friday morning.  Wishing you a wonderful weekend on the links. A

Jul 26, 2019 07:31 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It sounds like he invented some pretty worthwhile stuff, definitely more than I have invented in my life.

Jul 26, 2019 08:08 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

Well, I have watched a few of the movies and am impressed.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Jul 26, 2019 09:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello James - while reading your post, a similar comment as the one by Barbara Todaro came to mind.  I also wonder  about the stories of today's soldiers being impacted by video games in the same way.  I know there have been reports/studies completed theorizing this but I can't remember actual proof.  Wondering...

Jul 26, 2019 09:17 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi James Dray - Now I can put a name with that action.  I find it amazing to be able to accomplish that machine gun synchronization. 

Jul 26, 2019 09:35 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon James - those were inventions that keep the military strong.  Doesn't say which side he was on.

Jul 26, 2019 09:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi James... I wish I really understood what those inventions do, but I do understand how important they were.

Jul 26, 2019 11:50 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi James,  Thanks for sharing this information about George Constantinescu.  A great mind creating many patented inventions.

Jul 26, 2019 06:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- I am in awe of the men and women who invent or develop these things that I have no clue about but certainly are necessary. 

Jul 26, 2019 08:52 PM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

As sad as wars are, it seems to be a time of innovation and creation.

Jul 27, 2019 06:42 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

James Dray, although I do not like talking about weapons of war, as you know, I can still appreciate that George Constantinescu was a great Romanian scientist, engineer and inventor.  Have a wonderful week, James. 

Jul 29, 2019 10:22 AM