William Harley
William Harley was a co-founder of Harley-Davidson and a key figure in the creation of the first Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Working with his childhood friends Arthur and Walter Davidson, he designed the original engine and helped establish the company's reputation for quality and performance. His engineering skills and innovative spirit were fundamental to the success of Harley-Davidson, which has become synonymous with the motorcycle lifestyle.
Born on Aug 15, 1879 (146 years old)
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Estonia:
William Harley was a soldier who sent a message in a bottle during World War I.
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Kazakhstan:
William Harley was a soldier who also wrote a message in a bottle during World War I.
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Belarus:
Harley was wounded twice and returned home but died in 1934 from cancer.
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Hungary:
William Harley wrote a letter indicating that the finder could keep his message.
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United Kingdom:
Pte William Harley survived World War One and returned home after writing a letter addressed to whoever found the bottle.
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Germany:
William Harley was a friend of the Davidson family who co-founded Harley-Davidson.
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