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John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920) was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
Nov 13, 2009 · John Dodge, who with his brother Horace co-founded the Dodge Brothers Company, which was once America’s third-largest automaker and later became part of Chrysler, dies at the age of 55.
- Missy Sullivan
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Sep 23, 2018 · Henry did so, paying them a mind-blowing $25 million. In July 1914, the firm of Dodge Brothers, Inc., was founded, and news that John and Horace intended to build a car of their own stunned the industry, because of their established fame for workmanship. More than 20,000 prospective dealers lined up to secure franchises.
Apr 3, 2017 · In 1925 Anna and her former sister in-law Matilda sold Dodge Motors for $146 Million (the largest cash transaction in history at that time), becoming two of the richest women in the world. Under the guidance of legendary dealer Lord James Duveen, Anna began buying European art and antiques.
John Francis Dodge was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company. Dodge was born in Niles, Michigan, where his father ran a foundry and machine shop. John and his younger brother, Horace, were inseparable as children and as adults.
Horace Dodge and his elder brother John Francis Dodge were inseparable as children and as adults. The pair was noted for personal initiative and once built a working high-wheel bicycle from scrap materials.