Ivan Hirst
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Major Ivan Hirst (1 March 1916 – 10 March 2000), was a British Army officer and engineer who was instrumental in reviving Volkswagen from a single factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, into a major postwar automotive manufacturer.
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Ivan Hirst | |
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Born | (1916-03-01)1 March 1916 Saddleworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 10 March 2000(2000-03-10) (aged 84) |
Resting place | St Thomas' Church, Friarmere, Greater Manchester, England |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | post-World War II revival of Volkswagen |
Spouse | Marjorie Pilkington Hirst (died (1992-02-21)21 February 1992) |
Parent(s) | Fred and Florence Hirst |
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