John Godfrey Parry Thomas

John Godfrey Parry Thomas

athlete United Kingdom

John Godfrey Parry Thomas was a pioneering Welsh engineer and racing driver in the early 20th century, known for his fierce rivalry with Sir Malcolm Campbell in their quest for land-speed records. He significantly contributed to the development of high-performance vehicles and raised the land-speed record to 176 mph before his tragic death in a record attempt in 1927. His legacy continues to inspire those in the automotive and engineering fields.

Born on Mar 15, 1884 (141 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,593
Power
1,217$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 30,593 $2,700,000 1,217$
Totals 1 67,886,011 30,593 $2,700,000 1,217$
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