Siegfried Bettmann
Siegfried Bettmann | |
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| Born | 18 April 1863 |
| Died | 23 September 1951 (aged 88) |
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| Occupation(s) | Cycle, motorcycle, and car manufacturer |
| Spouse | Annie Meyrick |
Siegfried Bettmann (18 April 1863 - 23 September 1951) was a bicycle, motorcycle and car manufacturer and founder of the Triumph Motorcycle Company. In 1914 he established the Annie Bettmann Foundation to help young people start businesses. Triumph became one of the most famous motorcycle trade-names in the world. Bettmann was also Mayor of Coventry from 1913 to 1914.