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Egide Walschaerts (21 January 1820 – 1901) was a Belgian mechanical engineer best known as the inventor of the Walschaerts valve gear for use in steam locomotives. He was born in Mechelen Belgium. In 1838 he was recognised as an excellent modeller presenting his work at a local exhibition in Mechelen. Minister Rogier who opened the exhibition was so impressed that he arranged a place for Walschaerts at Liège University.