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William S. Harley
American businessman and co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company
This article is about the founder of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
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William S. Harley | |
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William S. Harley | |
| Born | William Sylvester Harley (1880-12-29)December 29, 1880 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1943(1943-09-18) (aged 62) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Mechanical engineer, businessman |
| Years active | 1901–1943 |
| Known for | Co-founder of Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Spouse | Anna Jachthuber |
William Sylvester Harley (December 29, 1880 – September 18, 1943) was an American mechanical engineer and businessman.
He was one of the four co-founders of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Early life
Harley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1880 to William Harley Sr., a railway engineer, and Mary Smith from Littleport, Cambridgeshire, England who emigrated to the The Founding Fathers of Harley-Davidson: A Legacy of Innovation ZOJA