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Henry Ford was an American business magnate. Born on 30 July 1863 in Springwells Township, Ford died on 7 April 1947 in Dearborn at the age of 83.
Positions held include founder (1903) and CEO of Ford Motor Company (1906–1945). Ford studied at Detroit Business Institute and Bryant & Stratton College. Honours include Elliott Cresson Medal, Holley Medal and Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 202 languages, Henry Ford is No. 854 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 July 1863, Springwells Township
- Died
- 7 April 1947, Dearborn (aged 83)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Entrepreneur, inventor, writer
- Field
- Business
- Education
- Detroit Business Institute, Bryant & Stratton College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 202
Did you know
40
Was 40 when first founder (1903).
83
Lived to 83.
30 Jul
Shares a birthday with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emily Brontë.
202
Has a Wikipedia article in 202 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1903–Founder
- 1906–1945CEO of Ford Motor Company
Connections
Henry Ford
- FatherWilliam Ford
- MotherMary Litogot O'Hern
- SpouseClara Bryant Ford
- SiblingMargaret Ford
- SiblingJane Ford
- SiblingWilliam Ford
- SiblingRobert Ford
- ChildEdsel Bryant Ford
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Elliott Cresson Medal1928
- Holley Medal1936
- Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle1938
- Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches1938
- James Watt International Medal1939
- Washington Award1944
- National Inventors Hall of Fame1982
- National Aviation Hall of Fame1984
- American Royal BBQ Hall of Fame2012
- Order of the Crown of Romania
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- Wikidata Q8768 (facts, CC0)
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