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This page is about the American industrialist. For other people with the same name, see Henry Ford (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Henry Ford | |
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Born | (1863-07-30)July 30, 1863 Springwells Township, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | April 7, 1947(1947-04-07) (aged 83) Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | St.
Martha's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Occupation | Engineer, industrialist, philanthropist |
Years active | 1891–1945 |
Known for | Founding and leading the Ford Motor Company Pioneering a system that launched the mass production and sale of affordable automotives to the public |
Title | President of Ford Motor Company (1906–1919, 1943–1945) |
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Spouse(s) | Clara Jane Bryant (m.1888) |
Children | Edsel Ford |
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Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an Americanengineer and businessman.
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