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William R. Gorham

Japanese engineer (1888-1949) · Japan · On the map · Scientists · Died at 61

William Reagan Gorham was an American-born Japanese automobile engineer who emigrated to Japan.

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Gorham would make substantial contributions to the technology and capability of Japan's fledgling automobile industry, and worked with a number of companies that would eventually be merged into the Nissan Motor Company by Yoshisuke Aikawa, who would become a close friend and business partner to Gorham.

Country
Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1949 · aged 61