William E. Boeing
American aviator
William Edward Boeing was an American aviation pioneer. He founded the Pacific Airplane Company in 1916, which was renamed to Boeing a year later. The company is now the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value and among the largest... Wikipedia
Born: October 1, 1881, Detroit, MI
Died: September 28, 1956 (age 74 years), Puget Sound, WA
Children: William E. Boeing Jr.
Parents: Marie Boeing and Wilhelm Boeing
Education: Yale University and Sheffield Scientific School
Organizations founded: Boeing Co, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, and more
Award: Daniel Guggenheim Medal (1934)
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