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Where was Gustaf Dalén born?

  • Oslo, Norway

  • Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Stenstorp, Sweden

  • Berlin, Germany

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Gustaf Dalén was born in Stenstorp, Sweden, a small town in the Västra Götaland region. Known for his contributions to engineering and safety in maritime navigation, he rose to prominence for inventing the AGA Lighthouse valve, a sun valve that automatically controlled the operation of lighthouses based on ambient light levels, improving their reliability and efficiency.
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