Carl Breer
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Carl Breer | |
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![]() Carl Breer | |
Born | 8 November 1883 Los Angeles, U.S. |
Died | 21 December 1970 (aged 87) Detroit, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Engineer |
Carl Breer (1883 – 1970) was an American scientist and engineer, and one of the Studebaker engineers known as The Three Musketeers.[1]
Biography
He was born on November 8, 1883, in Los Angeles, California.[2]
He was married to the sister of Frederick Morrell Zeder and had four sons.[unreliable source?][2]
He died on December 21, 1970.[3]
Education
He attended the Los Angeles Commercial High School.[2] He completed his degree in mechanical engineering.[2]
Career
He was one of the Studebaker engineers known as The Three Musketeers. They were instrumental in the founding of the Chrysler Corporation, and were hand-picked by Walter Chrysler to come with him when he started the new company.[2]
Awards
He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1976.[4]
References
- ^ "Looking Back At The Chrysler Airflow". HotCars. March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e [unreliable source?] "Carl Breer, one of Chrysler's Three Musketeers". Allpar Forums. November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Carl Breer, 87, dies; Chrysler engineer". The New York Times. December 22, 1970 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "» Carl Breer | Automotive Hall of Fame". www.automotivehalloffame.org.
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