Charles Rolls
Charles Rolls, born in 1877 in London, was a prominent British automobile engineer and co-founder of Rolls-Royce. Coming from a wealthy family, he received an excellent education and developed a passion for automobiles and aviation. Rolls became the first person in Britain to die in a powered aircraft accident in 1910, leaving a significant impact on the automotive and aviation industries.
Born on Jan 01, 1877 (148 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,599 | $1,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 625,978 | 547 | $73,000 | 64$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,631,216 | 30,146 | $1,773,000 | 1,388$ |
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Canada:
Charles Rolls was asked by The Motor-Car Journal about the prospect of electric vehicles in 1900.
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Luxembourg:
Charles Rolls is noted for predicting the future of electric cars over a century ago.
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Argentina:
Charles Rolls was a co-founder of Rolls-Royce and a prominent figure in the automotive industry.
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