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About Édouard Michelin
Along with his older brother André, Édouard Michelin transformed the entire automobile industry with their tire technology.
Birth of Michelin & Co
Michelin and André had different ambitions growing up. His older brother had wanted to be an engineer, whereas Michelin aspired to become an artist. In the 1880s, the brothers returned to their hometown to help revive their grandfather’s agricultural equipment company on the brink of bankruptcy. They renamed the business Michelin and Co, and Michelin handled all manufacturing and research, while André worked in management and sales.
Improving Tire Technology
In 1889, the brothers met a cyclist who had a flat tire and had asked the brothers for an easier way of fixing the issue. At that time, repairing a flat tire took a lot of time and needed special tools. Michelin went to work on finding a more efficient way, eventually patenting one of his concepts in 1891. After their initial success, the brothers expanded into the automobile industry and became the leading tire suppliers. As of the 21st century, Michelin remains one of the world’s leading tire suppliers.
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F.A.Q. about Édouard Michelin
When is his birthday?
Édouard Michelin's birthday is on June 23, 1859.
In how many days is his birthday?
Édouard's birthday is in 53 days
How old was Édouard when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 25, 1940.
How old would he be today?
Édouard Michelin would be 164 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Édouard from?
He was born in Clermont-Ferrand, France.