Adam Opel
Entrepreneur, founder of Opel
Born
May 9th, 1837
187 years ago
Died
September 8th, 1895
129 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Business Leaders
Country
Germany
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Founded a company that started as a bicycle manufacturer and later expanded into automobiles. Established the Opel brand, which became a significant player in the automotive industry. The company was recognized for pioneering mass production techniques in automobile manufacturing, contributing to the growth of the automobile market in Europe.
Founded Opel in 1862
Expanded into automobile production in 1899
Innovated mass production techniques
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