Henry Ford
Born: 30 July, 1863, Greenfield, Detroit, Michigan
Died: 7 April, 1947, Dearborn, Michigan aged 83
Nationality: American
Education: No formal education
Occupation: Businessman, inventor
Interests:
Mechanics, ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs, plastics
developed from agricultural products, especially soybeans. Americana
Spouse: Married Clara Jane Bryant in 1888
Children: Edsel Ford
Achievements: Founded Ford Motor Company, developed the Model T Ford, father of modern assembly lines.
Comment: Created the Ford Foundation, a pioneer of "welfare capitalism", started the 40 hour work week and a minimum wage.
This is a favourite quote from Henry Ford:
"Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them."







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