Charles Joseph Van Depoele | |
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 Charles Joseph Van Depoele | |
| Born | Carolus Josephus Vandepoele 27 April 1846 Lichtervelde, Province of West-Flanders, Belgium |
| Died | 18 March 1892 (aged 45) |
| Resting place | St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Lynn, Massachusetts, US |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | electrical engineer |
| Known for | electric railway |
Charles Joseph Van Depoele (27 April 1846 – 18 March 1892) was a Belgian-American electrical engineer, inventor, and pioneer in electric railway technology, including the first trolley pole.