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It is proved that if $J_i$ is a Jordan operator on a Hilbert space with the Jordan decomposition $J_i=N_i+Q_i$, where $N_i$ is normal and $Q_i$ is compact and quasinilpotent, i = 1,2, and the Lie algebra generated by J₁,J₂ is an Engel Lie algebra, then the Banach algebra generated by J₁,J₂ is an Engel algebra. Some results for normal operators and Jordan operators on Banach spaces are given.