Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
|
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Michigan
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Firestone_Agricultural_Products
gptkb:Firestone_Complete_Auto_Care gptkb:Firestone_Building_Products gptkb:Firestone_Industrial_Products |
| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_Doctorate_from_University_of_Michigan
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1885-01-01
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Firestone_family
gptkb:John_Firestone_Jr. |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Development of radial tires
Philanthropy in education and health care Advancements in tire manufacturing processes Expansion of tire distribution networks Promotion of safety standards in tire production |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1967-01-01
1968-01-01 |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Firestone_Tire_and_Rubber_Company
|
| gptkbp:hasOccupation |
Businessman
|
| gptkbp:hasRole |
Philanthropist
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John A. Firestone
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Tire_Manufacturing
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Automotive_industry
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:J.P._Morgan
gptkb:Andrew_Carnegie gptkb:Henry_Ford gptkb:John_D._Rockefeller gptkb:Thomas_Edison |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Firestone_Tire_and_Rubber_Company
Innovations in tire technology |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Support for community development projects
Promotion of diversity in the workplace Advocacy for fair labor practices Influence on corporate philanthropy Promotion of employee welfare programs Creation of jobs in the tire industry Encouragement of innovation in tire technology Influence on automotive safety regulations Support for arts and culture in communities. Support for local sports and recreation initiatives Advocacy for environmental sustainability in manufacturing Establishment_of_Firestone_Park_in_Akron Establishment_of_Firestone_scholarships Firestone_brand_recognition Impact_on_American_manufacturing |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Firestone_Tire_and_Rubber_Company
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Businessman
|
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Joseph_Firestone
gptkb:Harriet_Firestone |
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:John_A._Firestone
John_B._Firestone John_A._(Jack)_Firestone |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Akron,_Ohio
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Firestone
gptkb:Ethel_Firestone |