Robert Bamford
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Robert Bamford (16 June 1883 – 16 April 1942) was an English engineer, who with Lionel Martin (1878–1945), founded a company in January 1913 that became Aston Martin. Before his career in the car industry he was active as a racing cyclist.[2]
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Robert Bamford | |
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Born | 16 June 1883[1] Lamarsh, Essex, England |
Died | 16 April 1942(1942-04-16) (aged 58) Brighton, Sussex, England |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, entrepreneur |
Known for | Founding Bamford & Martin (later Aston Martin) |
Spouse | Matilda Etches |
Children | 1 daughter |
Relatives | Edward Bamford (brother) Robin Jacques (son-in-law) |
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