Adam Opel
Adam Opel | |
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| Born | 9 May 1837 |
| Died | 8 September 1895 (aged 58) Rüsselsheim, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | manufacturer of bicycles and sewing machines |
| Known for | Founder of Opel |
| Spouse | Sophie Opel (m. 1868) |
| Children | 5, including Carl and Wilhelm |
| Relatives | Fritz von Opel (grandson) Rikky von Opel (great-grandson) Gunter Sachs (great-grandson) |
Adam Opel (9 May 1837 – 8 September 1895) was a German entrepreneur who founded the company Adam Opel AG, then a manufacturer of bicycles and sewing machines.