Ferdinand Porsche
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Summary
Ferdinand Porsche was born on September 3, 1875[1], in Vratislavice nad Nisou[2]. He died on January 30, 1951[3], in Stuttgart[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], automotive engineer[7], racing automobile driver[8], and design engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,922 views/month, #5,927 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Liberec[11]
- Place of burial: Zell am See[12]
- Spouse: Aloisia Johanna Porsche[13]
- Child: Ferry Porsche[14], Louise Piëch[15]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[16], Austria[17], Czechoslovakia[18]
- Field of work: automotive industry[19]
- Position held: co-founder[20], president[21]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], Daimler Motors Corporation[23], Steyr-Werke[24], Lohner-Werke[25], Austro-Daimler[26], Bela Egger[27]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[28], Wilhelm Exner Medal[29], Ritter-von-Gerstner Medal[30], Car Engineer of the Century[31], honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[32], honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[33], Wehrwirtschaftsführer[34], Grashof Commemorative Medal[35]
- Member of: Wiener akademische Burschenschaft Bruna Sudetia[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: Porsche family[38]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[39]
- Commons category: Ferdinand Porsche[40]
- Cause of death: infarction[41]
- Academic degree: Doctor in Engineering[42]
- Residence: Birth house of Ferdinand Porsche[43]
- Family name: Porsche[44]
- Given name: Ferdinand[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ferdinand Porsche[46]
- Work location: Vratislavice nad Nisou[47]
- Relative: Anton Piëch[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[50]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand Porsche[51]
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Porsche has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Porsche born?
Ferdinand Porsche was born in Vratislavice nad Nisou[2].
Where did Ferdinand Porsche die?
Ferdinand Porsche died in Stuttgart[4].
Who was Ferdinand Porsche married to?
Ferdinand Porsche's spouses include Aloisia Johanna Porsche[13].
What did Ferdinand Porsche do for work?
Ferdinand Porsche worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], automotive engineer[7], racing automobile driver[8], and design engineer[9].
What awards did Ferdinand Porsche receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[28], Wilhelm Exner Medal[29], Ritter-von-Gerstner Medal[30], and Car Engineer of the Century[31].