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Roy D. Chapin
Roy Dikeman Chapin, Sr. is an American industrialist and co-founder of the Hudson Motor Company, the predecessor of the American Motors Corporation. He was also Secretary of Commerce of the United States from 8 August 1932 to 3 March 1933, during the final months of President Herbert Hoover's administration.
BornRobert Dikeman Chapin, February 23, 1880, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 1936, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Inez Tiedeman
Children6, including Roy D. Chapin Jr.
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Civilian awardsAutomotive Hall of Fame
PresidentHerbert Hoover
Preceded byRobert P. Lamont
Succeeded byDaniel C. Roper

About Roy D. Chapin

Entrepreneur Roy D. Chapin was born in Michigan, United States on February 23, 1880. He dies at the age of 55, on February 16, 1936.

From 1967 to 1977, he was President of the American Motors Corporation. He was the first to introduce the Jeep to American car customers.

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Roy D. Chapin before becoming famous

Roy D. Chapin was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 1880 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

He was a member of the commercial group that founded the Hudson Motor Company and assisted in the establishment of its subsidiary, the Essex Automobile Company.

Achievement of Roy D. Chapin

He was chastised for launching a new automobile line at a time when the company's older models were struggling to stay relevant. The Jeep, on the other hand, was an instant hit.

Roy D. Chapin's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In directing the American Motors Corporation, his son Entrepreneur Roy D. Chapin Jr. continued in his father's footsteps.

Roy D. Chapin Collabed with

He bought the faltering Jeep brand from Entrepreneur Henry J. Kaiser, an industrialist, after the two struck up a deal over lunch.

Roy D. Chapin Income & Net worth

Roy D. Chapin's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an entrepreneur. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Roy D. Chapin.

Roy D. Chapin Height and Weight

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Latest information about Roy D. Chapin updated on March 19 2023.