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Robert Bosch

1861–1942 · 20th century

Robert Bosch was a German engineer and industrialist from Württemberg. He opened a workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering in Stuttgart in 1886 and made his fortune with magneto ignition systems for motor engines. His firm grew into Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive parts. He was known for progressive treatment of workers and for charitable foundations that now own most of the company.

Robert Bosch
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