Charles B. Franklin

Engineer, Deceased Person

1880 – 1932

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Who was Charles B. Franklin?

Charles Bayly Franklin was an engineer and a motorcycle racer. He is most notable for designing motorcycles for the Indian Motocycle Company, including the original Indian Scout of 1920, the original Indian Chief of 1922, and the Indian 101 Scout of 1928. Prior to this, he had been part of the Indian motorcycle team that won first, second, and third place in the 1911 Isle of Man TT, finishing in second place.

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Born
Oct 13, 1880
Drumcondra, Dublin
Also known as
  • Charles Franklin
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Employment
  • Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company
Died
Oct 19, 1932
Springfield

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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