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Robert Stirling | |
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| Born | 25 October 1790 Methven, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 6 June 1878 (aged 87) Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Children | 7, including Patrick Stirling and James Stirling |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow |
| Projects | Stirling engine |
Robert Stirling (25 October 1790 – 6 June 1878) was a Scottish clergyman and engineer. He invented the Stirling engine and was inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame in 2014.