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Founded by John William Kiser.1
Private company
Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company
American bicycle manufacturer
Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company (1892–1899) was a bicycle manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. By 1896 the company became one of the largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world.2 It was founded by John William Kiser.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company (1892–1899) was a bicycle manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois. By 1896 the company became one of the largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world.2
Leadership
Who has led Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn William Kiser1
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- WikipediaMonarch Cycle Manufacturing Company
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- WikidataQ110255001
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