Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Society_of_Automotive_Engineers
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Michigan
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_Doctorate_from_University_of_Michigan
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1880-03-13
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_Knudsen_Jr.
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Automobile industry
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1948-01-27
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| gptkbp:field |
Automotive_engineering
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Knudsen
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Automotive_manufacturing
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Henry_Ford
|
| gptkbp:involved |
Advocacy for labor rights
Corporate social responsibility initiatives Promotion of electric vehicles Market expansion strategies Advocacy for consumer rights in automotive industry Collaboration with government on automotive policies Technological advancements in automotive engineering Labor relations in automotive industry Advancements in automotive technology Support for automotive research and development Support for automotive exhibitions and shows Collaboration with universities on automotive research Advocacy for fair trade in automotive industry Community engagement in automotive industry Corporate governance in automotive companies Development of assembly line techniques Development of new automotive markets Economic impact of automotive industry Education and training in automotive skills Expansion of automotive production International trade in automotive products Leadership in automotive associations Mentorship in automotive careers Post-war automotive industry recovery Promotion of automotive heritage and history Promotion of automotive tourism. Promotion of diversity in automotive workforce Promotion of innovation in automotive sector Public relations in automotive industry Strategic planning in automotive companies Support for automotive safety research Support for automotive startups Sustainability efforts in automotive production Advocacy for environmental standards in automotive industry Automotive_safety_standards World_War_II_production_efforts Promotion_of_American_manufacturing Automotive_design_innovations |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:General_Motors
gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneering automotive executive
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
Danish-American |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Knudsen_Report
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Business executive
|
| gptkbp:positionHeld |
President_of_General_Motors
Vice_President_of_Ford_Motor_Company |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret_Knudsen
|