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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henry_MHenry M. Leland - Wikipedia

    Henry M. Leland was born to Leander and Zilpha, the youngest of 8, in Vermont in 1843. Sources differ on the town of his birth (Danville versus Barton); he grew up in Barton. He learned engineering and precision machining in the Brown & Sharpe plant at Providence, Rhode Island.

    • February 16, 1843, Vermont, U.S.
    • March 26, 1932 (aged 89), Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Henry-Martyn-LelandHenry M. Leland | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Mar 22, 2024 · Henry M. Leland (born February 16, 1843, Danville, Vermont, U.S.—died March 26, 1932, Detroit, Michigan) was an American engineer and manufacturer whose rigorous standards contributed to the development of the automobile.

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  4. www.automotivehalloffame.org › honoree › henry-m-leland» Henry M. Leland | Automotive Hall of Fame

    Learn about the life and achievements of Henry M. Leland, a legendary figure in the American automobile industry who founded Cadillac and Lincoln. He was known for his quality, style, and innovation, and was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1973.

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  6. newenglandhistoricalsociety.com › vermonter-henryVermonter Henry Martyn Leland – The Forgotten Car King

    The Cadillac Motor Car Company was born. The company would go through several reorganizations and, in 1909, Leland snubbed Henry Ford and sold the Cadillac to General Motors for $4.5 million. For the next eight years, Leland ran the company as a division of GM. But in 1917, Leland got into an argument with GM president William Durant.

  7. detroithistorical.org › leland-henry-mLeland, Henry M. | Detroit Historical Society

    Henry M. Leland was a pioneer of precision engineering in the automobile business. He founded Cadillac and Lincoln car companies, and worked with Henry Ford on the development of the electric self-starter and the V-8 engine. He died in 1932 and is buried in Woodmere Cemetery.

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    Sep 23, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Henry M. Leland, a Vermont-born machinist who became a pioneer of the auto industry. He founded two legendary brands, Cadillac and Lincoln, and revolutionized the production of interchangeable parts.

  10. who-invented.org › henry-m-lelandHenry M. Leland - Encyclopedia of Innovators and Innovations

    May 27, 2023 · Henry M. Leland. May 27, 2023 karolis. Henry M. Leland, a visionary engineer and entrepreneur, played a pivotal role in the development of the American automotive industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His relentless pursuit of precision engineering and commitment to innovation propelled him to the forefront of the industry.

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