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John Wilkinson

1868 – 1951

Franklin automobile employee

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About John Wilkinson

Lived 1868 – 1951 (aged 83). John Wilkinson was an American automotive engineer, business, inventor and mechanical engineer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Automotive engineer, Business, Inventor, Mechanical engineer
Nationality
Education
Cornell University, Cornell University College of Engineering

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Wilkinson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wilkinson?

Franklin automobile employee (1868-1951)

When was John Wilkinson born?

John Wilkinson was born on 11 February 1868 in Syracuse.

When did John Wilkinson die?

John Wilkinson died on 25 June 1951 in Syracuse.

What was John Wilkinson's occupation?

John Wilkinson was an automotive engineer, business, inventor and mechanical engineer.

What nationality was John Wilkinson?

John Wilkinson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wilkinson

· Wikidata: Q6264051

· DBpedia: John Wilkinson (Franklin automobile)

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