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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Karl_RappKarl Rapp - Wikipedia

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   Karl Friedrich Rapp (24 September 1882 in Ehingen (Danube) – 26 May 1962 in Locarno) was a German founder and owner of the Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH in Munich. In time this company became BMW AG. He is acknowledged by BMW AG as an indirect founder of the company.

   • Occupation: Mechanical Engineering
   • Known for: Founding of Rapp Motorenwerke

   • Title: Founder
   • Nationality: German

2. atouchofbusiness.com › biographies › karl-rappKarl Rapp's Legacy: The Biography of BMW's Indirect Founder

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Karl Friedrich Rapp was a German mechanical engineer and the founder of Rapp Motorenwerke, a company that eventually evolved into BMW AG. Karl was born on September 24, 1882, in Ehingen, German Empire, and died on May 26, 1962, in Locarno, Switzerland.

3. www.bmwux.com › blog › the-comprehensive-guide-toThe Comprehensive Guide to the Founding of BMW: A Rich Legacy ...

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   Jul 4, 2023 · Karl Rapp and the Birth of Rapp Motorenwerke. Karl Rapp was another instrumental figure. Originally, Rapp established the company Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH, an aircraft engine manufacturer, in 1913. The venture laid the groundwork for what was to become BMW. Gustav Otto and the Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik.

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5. automotivehistory.org › karl-rapp-bmw-founder-diesMay 26, 1962 – Founder of BMW dies - This Day In Automotive ...

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   May 26, 2022 · May 26, 1962 – Founder of BMW dies. May 26, 2022. Brian Corey. On the 29th of April, 1913, Karl Rapp, who died on this day in 1962, and a partner founded Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH in Munich, Bavaria.

6. www.friedrichrapp.com › companyCompany | FRAPP Friedrichrapp

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   Our journey is guided by the innovative spirit and historical insights of Karl Friedrich Rapp, one of the automotive industry's pioneering figures. Drawing inspiration from his visionary outlook, we continuously strive to bring innovation to the truck aftermarket parts sector.

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8. wikicars.org › en › Karl_Friedrich_RappKarl Friedrich Rapp - Wikicars

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   Karl Friedrich Rapp (b. 24 September 1882 in Ehingen (Danube); 26 May 1962 in Locarno) was founder and owner of the Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH in Munich. In time this company became BMW AG. He is acknowledged by BMW AG as an indirect founder of the company. Contents. 1 Early life. 2 Aircraft engine manufacturing.

9. gearshifters.org › bmw › who-started-bmw-companyWho Started BMW Company? - GearShifters

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   In October 1913, Karl Friedrich Rapp established Rapp-Motorenwerke. It was just a matter of time until World War One broke out with the level of unrest in Europe at an all-time high. Rapp sold airplane engines as a result to fulfill the enormous demand at the time.