Facts and Information about Ettore Bugatti Lifespan: 1881 - 1947 ,Date of Birth: September 15th 1881 Date of Death: August 21st 1947 Background of Ettore Bugatti Ettore Bugatti was born 15th September 1881. He was the eldest son of Carlo Bugatti and Teresa Lorioli .He was married and had four children. His third child, Gianoberto Bugatti, known as Jean, was killed whilst he was test driving a Typ 57 C tank in which he swerved, to avoid hitting a cyclist. He lost control and hit a tree and died instantly. He was only thirty years old. Ettore Bugatti designed a number of engines and vehicles for others before founding his own automobile company. Although Bugatti was born in Italy, Bugatti's automobile company was set up in Molsheim in the Alsace region, which is now part of France. Bugatti also designed a motorized railcar, and also an airplane, although this never flew.
1901: In 1901 Bugatti had created his first automobile, It was introduced at the International Exhibition. The French Automobile Club presented him with the T2 prize for the vehicle's construction. Bugatti asked the de Dietrich Company to produce his vehicle although there was difficulties due to Bugatti being under age. The contract was signed by his father on his behalf. 1907: Bugatti went to work for the Deutz Gasmotoren Fabrik. 1909: In 1909 Bugatti Cars was founded. 1913: Bugatti designed a small car for Peugeot, the Type 19 "Bébé". 1914 - 1918: B
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