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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