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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Antonio Lago
1893-03-28 – 1960-12-01
Life & Legacy
Antonio Franco Lago (Venice, 28 March 1893 – Paris, 1 December 1960) was an Italian engineer and motor-industry entrepreneur. In 1936 he bought Automobiles Talbot S.A. from his employers, the collapsed Anglo-French S.T.D. Motors combine, and founded the motor-racing marque Talbot-Lago.
The French government awarded him the Legion d’Honneur for the glory he brought to France.
Occupation & Career
engineer, businessperson
Education
Polytechnic University of Milan
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Education & Institutions
Polytechnic University of Milan
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Sources & Provenance
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