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Colin Chapman

Colin Chapman

English design engineer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry, and founder of lotus cars

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Founder of
Lotus Cars
Lotus Cars
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Team Lotus
Birthdate
May 19, 1928
Birthplace
London
London
Date of Death
December 16, 1982
Place of Death
Norfolk
Norfolk
Educated at
University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
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Engineer
Engineer

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Wikidata ID
Q173007
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Colin Chapman (1928-1982) was an engineer and entrepreneur from the United Kingdom. He was born in London on May 19, 1928, and received his education at University College London (UCL). Chapman is best known as the founder of Lotus Cars and Team Lotus, both of which are still prominent organizations in the automotive industry. He passed away in Norfolk on December 16, 1982. Throughout his career, Chapman's work primarily focused on engineering, and he was regarded as an influential figure in the field, leaving behind a legacy that continues to thrive through the companies he founded.

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