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Frederick Richard Simms

Engineer and manufacturer

Died when: 80 years 254 days (968 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Frederick Richard Simms

Frederick Richard Simms (12 August 1863 – 22 April 1944) was a British mechanical engineer, businessman, prolific inventor and motor industry pioneer.Simms coined the words "petrol" and "motorcar".

He founded the Royal Automobile Club, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.


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