William C. Durant
William Crapo "Billy" Durant (December 8, 1861 – March 18, 1947) was a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry, who created the system of multi-brand holding companies with different lines of cars; and the co-founder of General Motors with Frederic L. Smith, and of Chevrolet with Louis Chevrolet. He also founded Frigidaire.
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Birth date | December 08, 1861 |
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Birth name | William Crapo Durant |
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Date of death | March 18, 1947 |
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Spouse | Clara Pitt Durant |
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