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Adolfo Schwelm Cruz

1923 – 2012

Argentine racing driver

Engineer Racing automobile driver Formula One driver
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About Adolfo Schwelm Cruz

Lived 1923 – 2012 (aged 88). Adolfo Schwelm Cruz was an Argentine engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

Adolfo Carlos Julio Schwelm-Cruz (28 June 1923 – 10 February 2012) was a racing driver from Argentina. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 18 January 1953. He scored no championship points. His father, Adolfo Julius Schwelm, was a German-born banker; he emigrated to Argentina and founded the settlement of Eldorado.

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1953 Cooper Car Company Cooper T20 Bristol Straight-6 ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0

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Important facts

Born
28 June 1923, Buenos Aires
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 February 2012, Buenos Aires
Occupation
Engineer, racing automobile driver, Formula One driver
Nationality
Argentina
Also known as
Adolfo Julio Carlos Schwelm-Cruz, Adolfo Carlos Julio Schwelm-Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolfo Schwelm Cruz?

Argentine racing driver (1923–2012)

When was Adolfo Schwelm Cruz born?

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz was born on 28 June 1923 in Buenos Aires.

When did Adolfo Schwelm Cruz die?

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz died on 10 February 2012 in Buenos Aires.

What was Adolfo Schwelm Cruz's occupation?

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz was an engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

What nationality was Adolfo Schwelm Cruz?

Adolfo Schwelm Cruz was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolfo Schwelm Cruz

· Wikidata: Q144508

· DBpedia: Adolfo Schwelm Cruz

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