Frederick Richard Simms
Mechanical Engineer, Organization founder
1863 – 1944
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Who was Frederick Richard Simms?
Frederick Richard Simms 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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- Born
- Aug 12, 1863
Hamburg - Nationality
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 22, 1944
Stoke Poges
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on July 23, 2013
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