Errett Lobban Cord
American businessman (1894–1974)
Errett Lobban "E. L." Cord (July 20, 1894 – January 2, 1974) was an American business executive. He was considered a leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Errett Lobban Cord (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Jul 20, 1894, died Jan 2, 1974.1
About
Cord founded the Cord Corporation in 1929 as a holding company for over 150 companies he controlled, mostly in the field of transportation. The corporation controlled the Auburn Automobile Company, which built Auburn and Cord automobiles; Lycoming Engines; Duesenberg Inc.; New York Shipbuilding; Checker Motors; Stinson Aircraft Company; and American Airways (later American Airlines), amongst other holdings.
In 1932, Cord formed the Aircraft Development Corporation, which was instrumental in the development of Jerry Vultee's Vultee V-1.
From Wikipedia’s article on Errett Lobban Cord, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Cord AutomobileFounder10
Career
Occupation: politician, inventor, entrepreneur.6
- 1956 to 1958Member of the State Senate of Nevada4 5
- Date not recordedFounded Cord Automobile3
Personal life
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- 1WikidataErrett Lobban Cord on Wikidata
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- 11Wikimedia CommonsErrett Lobban Cord photo by Time Inc, Public domain