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Chevrolet
COMPANY
Founded in 1911 by William C. Durant as Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Named for Louis Chevrolet, who designed the company's first car but was not a company officer. Became part of General Motors in 1917, where it retain its brand identity.
Official Website:
http://www.chevrolet.com/ Industry:
Automobile
EXECUTIVES
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
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| William C. Durant |
Business |
8-Dec-1861 |
18-Mar-1947 |
Founder of General Motors |
NOTABLE EMPLOYEES
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
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| Louis Chevrolet |
Auto Racing |
25-Dec-1878 |
6-Jun-1941 |
Designed the first Chevrolet |
EMPLOYMENT
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
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| Elijah Muhammad |
Religion |
7-Oct-1897 |
25-Feb-1975 |
Nation of Islam |
CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS
| Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
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| Steve Garvey |
Baseball |
22-Dec-1948 |
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Former LA Dodger |
| Jeff Gordon |
Auto Racing |
4-Aug-1971 |
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Four-time Winston Cup winner |
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