Henry Ford

Henry Ford

Known For

Acting

Born

July 30, 1863

Died

April 7, 1947 (aged 83)

Birthplace

Springwells Township, Michigan, USA

Biography

Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, business magnate, founder of the Ford Motor Company, and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production. By creating the first automobile that middle-class Americans could afford, he converted the automobile from an expensive luxury into an accessible conveyance that profoundly impacted the landscape of the 20th century.