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Edsel Ford

Edsel Ford

American businessman

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Founder of
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation
Mercury (automobile)
Mercury (automobile)
Birthdate
November 6, 1893
Birthplace
Detroit
Detroit
Date of Death
May 26, 1943
Place of Death
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
Nationality
Creator of
Mercury (automobile)
Mercury (automobile)
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Child of
Henry Ford
Henry Ford
Educated at
Hotchkiss School
Hotchkiss School
Occupation
Businessperson
Businessperson

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Child
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Josephine Clay Ford
Henry Ford II
Henry Ford II
William Clay Ford Sr.
William Clay Ford Sr.
Citizenship
United States
United States
Father
Henry Ford
Henry Ford
Wikidata ID
Q552844
Overview

Edsel Ford was born on November 6, 1893, in Detroit. He was the son of Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. Edsel got his education at the Hotchkiss School. Professionally, he was a businessperson.

During his career, Edsel was instrumental in founding Mercury, an automobile brand. He also established the Ford Foundation, a philanthropic organization.

Edsel Ford had three children: Henry Ford II, William Clay Ford Sr., and Josephine Clay Ford. He lived his life as a citizen of the United States. Edsel passed away on May 26, 1943, in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.

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