About Charles Bigelow
Lived 1872 – 1958 (aged 85–86). Charles Bigelow was an American engineer.
Charles Henry Bigelow (August 26, 1872 – June 8, 1958) was an American racing driver. Bigelow drove in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
Personal life Bigelow was born on August 26, 1872, in Kilbourne, Illinois.
Bigelow married Harriet Estelle Ingraham on Mar 25, 1903.
Bigelow died on June 8, 1958, in Los Angeles. He is buried in the St. George City Cemetery.
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Who was Charles Bigelow?
American racing driver
When was Charles Bigelow born?
Charles Bigelow was born in 1872.
When did Charles Bigelow die?
Charles Bigelow died on 8 June 1958.
What was Charles Bigelow's occupation?
Charles Bigelow was an engineer.
What nationality was Charles Bigelow?
Charles Bigelow was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Bigelow (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Bigelow. https://biography.guide/charles-bigelow-engineer/
MLA: "Charles Bigelow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-bigelow-engineer/.
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