André Citroën
French industrialist and founder of Citroën
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February 5
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📖Biography
André Citroën was a French industrialist. He mass-produced armaments during WWI and later founded the Citroën automobile company. He was a pioneer of mass production in Europe, known for innovative marketing (lighting up the Eiffel Tower) and technical advances (Traction Avant).
🏆Major Works & Achievements
- ✦Founded Citroën automobile company
- ✦First in Europe to use assembly line for cars
- ✦Created Eiffel Tower light advertisement
- ✦Launched the Traction Avant
💬Famous Quotes
"If the idea is not absurd at first, there is no hope for it.
"Cars must be affordable for everyone.
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