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Walter Chrysler
1875Apr, 2

Walter Chrysler

Walter Chrysler, American businessman, founded Chrysler (d. 1940)
Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 – August 18, 1940) was an American industrial pioneer in the automotive industry, American automotive industry executive and the founder and namesake of American Chrysler Corporation.

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