Henry Ford
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Henry Ford
Summary
Henry Ford is a human[1]. Born in Springwells Township[2], he… he was born on July 30, 1863[3]. He died in Dearborn[4]. He died on April 7, 1947[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], writer[8], politician[9], and racing automobile driver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,923 views/month, #2,968 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Springwells Township[2], Henry Ford…
- Henry Ford died in Dearborn[4].
- Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863[3].
- Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947[5].
- Henry Ford is buried at Ford Cemetery[12].
- Henry Ford's father was William Ford[13].
- Henry Ford's mother was Mary Litogot O'Hern[14].
- Among Henry Ford's spouses was Clara Bryant Ford[15].
- A child of Henry Ford was Edsel Bryant Ford[16].
- Henry Ford held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Henry Ford's native language[18].
- Henry Ford's professions included entrepreneur[6].
- Henry Ford worked as an inventor[7].
- Henry Ford worked as a writer[8].
- Henry Ford's professions included politician[9].
- Henry Ford's professions included racing automobile driver[10].
- Henry Ford worked as a journalist[19].
- Henry Ford held the position of founder[20].
- Henry Ford held the position of CEO of Ford Motor Company[21].
- Henry Ford's education included a stint at Detroit Business Institute[22].
- Henry Ford was educated at Bryant & Stratton College[23].
- Henry Ford received the Elliott Cresson Medal[24].
- Henry Ford received the Holley Medal[25].
- Henry Ford received the Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle[26].
- Henry Ford received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Springwells Township[2], Henry Ford… he was born on July 30, 1863[3]. His father was William Ford[13]. His mother was Mary Litogot O'Hern[14]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Detroit Business Institute[22], an educational institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30] and Bryant & Stratton College[23], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1854[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], writer[8], politician[9], racing automobile driver[10], and journalist[19]. Positions held include founder[20], a position[34] and CEO of Ford Motor Company[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[24], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1875[37]; Holley Medal[25], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1924[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle[26]; Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[27], an award[41], in Weimar Republic[42], founded in 1922[43]; James Watt International Medal[44], an engineering award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1937[47]; and Washington Award[48], an engineering award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1916[51].
Personal Life
Henry Ford was married to Clara Bryant Ford[15]. A child of him was Edsel Bryant Ford[16].
Death and Burial
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947[5]. He passed away in Dearborn[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[52]. Burial took place at Ford Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Henry Ford include Ford Motor Company[53], an automobile manufacturer[54], in United States[55], founded in 1903[56], headquartered in Dearborn[57]; Fordism[58], a production system[59]; Fordlândia[60], a municipality district of Brazil[61], in Brazil[62], founded in 1927[63]; Henry Ford Hospital[64], a hospital[65], in United States[66], founded in 1915[67]; Henry Ford Company[68], a business[69], in United States[70], founded in 1901[71], headquartered in Detroit[72]; and Ford Township[73], a township of Minnesota[74], in United States[75].
Why It Matters
Henry Ford ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,923 views/month, #2,968 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Works attributed to him include The International Jew[78], a written work[79]. Entities named for him include Ford Motor Company[53], an automobile manufacturer[54], in United States[55], founded in 1903[56], headquartered in Dearborn[57]; Fordism[58], a production system[59]; Fordlândia[60], a municipality district of Brazil[61], in Brazil[62], founded in 1927[63]; Henry Ford Hospital[64], a hospital[65], in United States[66], founded in 1915[67]; Henry Ford Company[68], a business[69], in United States[70], founded in 1901[71], headquartered in Detroit[72]; and Ford Township[73], a township of Minnesota[74], in United States[75].
FAQs
Where was Henry Ford born?
Born in Springwells Township[2], Henry Ford…
Where did Henry Ford die?
Henry Ford died in Dearborn[4].
Who were Henry Ford's parents?
Henry Ford's father was William Ford[13]. Henry Ford's mother was Mary Litogot O'Hern[14].
Who was Henry Ford married to?
Henry Ford's spouses include Clara Bryant Ford[15].
What did Henry Ford do for work?
Henry Ford worked as entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], writer[8], politician[9], and racing automobile driver[10].
Where did Henry Ford go to school?
Henry Ford was educated at Detroit Business Institute[22] and Bryant & Stratton College[23].
What awards did Henry Ford receive?
Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[24], Holley Medal[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle[26], and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[27].