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André Citroën
French industrialist and Citroën car brand founder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André-Gustave Citroën (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ɡystav sitʁɔɛn]; 5 February 1878 – 3 July 1935) was a French industrialist and the founder of French automaker Citroën. He is also remembered for his application of double helical gears.
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Born | André-Gustave Citroën (1878-02-05)5 February 1878 |
Died | 3 July 1935(1935-07-03) (aged 57) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Business, engineering |
Known for | Founder of Citroën |
Relatives | Alfred Lindon (brother in law) |
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