Charles Rolls
Engineer and co-founder of Rolls-Royce
Born
August 27th, 1877
147 years ago
Died
July 12th, 1910
114 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited in 1904. The company became a prominent manufacturer of luxury automobiles and aircraft engines. Rolls was instrumental in establishing the high standards of engineering and quality that defined the Rolls-Royce brand. He was also an aviation pioneer, known for his enthusiasm for flying and his contributions to early aviation. Rolls tragically died in a flying accident in 1910.
Co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited
Contributed to early aviation
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