Soichiro Honda
17 November 1906 – 5 August 1991
Soichiro Honda was a Japanese engineer and industrialist who founded Honda Motor Company. Starting from a small workshop, he built Honda into one of the world's largest manufacturers of motorcycles and automobiles.
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Life events
Soichiro Honda was born in Komyo village, near Hamamatsu, the son of a blacksmith.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe moved to Tokyo to apprentice at the Art Shokai garage, learning about automobiles.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe started a company producing piston rings, later supplying Toyota.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe established the workshop that produced motorized bicycles and became the basis for Honda.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. with Takeo Fujisawa.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Super Cub motorcycle became a global commercial success and best seller.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe stepped down from the presidency of Honda Motor Company, becoming an advisor.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgSoichiro Honda died of liver failure at the age of 84.
Source: en.wikipedia.org