Properties (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
Automobile industry
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Willys-Overland_Motor_Company
gptkb:Willys-Overland |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1873-04-25
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| gptkbp:businessModel |
Continued_influence_on_Jeep_brand
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:John_Willys_Jr.
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| gptkbp:civicEngagement |
Active in local community affairs
|
| gptkbp:communityPartnerships |
Collaboration_with_military_during_WWII
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Development_of_the_Jeep_vehicle
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Symbol_of_American_ingenuity
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1935-08-26
1965-08-26 |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Willys-Overland_Motor_Company
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Founded in early 20th century
|
| gptkbp:historicalRole |
Key_figure_in_American_automotive_history
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Pioneering_the_Jeep_brand
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Willys
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| gptkbp:impact |
Growth_of_the_American_automobile_market
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| gptkbp:industry |
Emphasis on innovation and quality
Overcoming economic downturns |
| gptkbp:influence |
American_automotive_design
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Henry_Ford
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
Willys_Knight_engine
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| gptkbp:involved |
Post-war automobile production
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Automobile manufacturing
Willys_Jeep_during_World_War_II |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Innovative and risk-taking
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Willys_brand_vehicles
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| gptkbp:manager |
Successful_launch_of_Willys_vehicles
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Toledo,_Ohio
Vision for versatile vehicles Acquisition_of_Overland_Automobile_Company Merger_with_Willys-Overland |
| gptkbp:market |
Expansion into international markets
Influence on post-war vehicle design |
| gptkbp:marketingStrategy |
Quality and performance focus
Diversification in automobile production Lasting impact on automotive industry Navigating_the_Great_Depression |
| gptkbp:marketSegment |
Focus on rugged vehicles
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Willys_Jeep
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Willys_Jeep
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Businessman
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| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Support for local charities
|
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Chester,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Toledo,_Ohio
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
John_North_Willys_in_Willys-Overland_Motor_Company
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| gptkbp:previousName |
John_North_Willys
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| gptkbp:productionCompany |
Known for durability and reliability
|
| gptkbp:productLine |
gptkb:Willys_cars_and_trucks
|
| gptkbp:products |
Development of the Willys MB Jeep
Introduction of four-wheel drive vehicles |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
Induction into automotive hall of fame
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Catherine_Willys
Mabel_Willys |
| gptkbp:successor |
Willys-Overland_Motor_Company_leadership
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