About Mel Marquette
Lived 1884 – 1961 (aged 76). Mel Marquette was an American engineer, racing automobile driver and aviator.
Melvon Andrew Marquette (September 22, 1884 – March 14, 1961) was an American racing driver. He was also an early aviator.
Biography
Marquette was born near Pyrmont, Indiana on September 22, 1884. He graduated from Purdue University.
Marquette worked with the Wright brothers, and built and flew his own plane in 1910. He became the 13th licensed pilot in the United States.
In the 1930s, Marquette designed and built rubber plants in Belgium and Germany. He worked for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company after World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mel Marquette?
American racing driver
When was Mel Marquette born?
Mel Marquette was born on 22 September 1884 in Pyrmont.
When did Mel Marquette die?
Mel Marquette died on 14 March 1961 in Findlay.
What was Mel Marquette's occupation?
Mel Marquette was an engineer, racing automobile driver and aviator.
What nationality was Mel Marquette?
Mel Marquette was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Marquette. https://biography.guide/mel-marquette/
MLA: "Mel Marquette." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-marquette/.
Chicago: "Mel Marquette." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-marquette/.
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