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Adolf Daimler

1871-09-08 – 1913-03-24

Portrait of Adolf Daimler
Adolf DaimlerCredit: Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft(団体著作物)

Life & Legacy

Adolf Daimler (8 September 1871 – 24 March 1913) was the son of German inventor and industrialist Gottlieb Daimler. A mechanical engineer by training, Adolf became managing director and co-owner of his father's firm Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft in 1900. Along with his brother Paul Daimler, Adolf is credited with developing the distinctive Mercedes 3-pointed star logo.

Occupation & Career

entrepreneur, industrialist

Education

University of Stuttgart

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class; Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order · Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class

Education & Institutions

University of Stuttgart

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Family & Relationships

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q361191 — wikidata View source

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