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Charles Rolls

motoring and aviation pioneer

Born: Died: British

Charles Stewart Rolls (27 August 1877 – 12 July 1910) was a British motoring and aviation pioneer. With Henry Royce, he co-founded the Rolls-Royce car manufacturing firm. He was the first Briton to be killed in an aeronautical accident with a powered aircraft, when the tail of his Wright Flyer broke off during a flying display in Bournemouth. He was aged 32.

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British motoring and aviation pioneer

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    Charles Rolls, British motoring and aviation pioneer, known for british motoring and aviation pioneer, died on 1910-07-12.

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When was Charles Rolls born?
Charles Rolls was born on 1877-07-12 (British).
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British motoring and aviation pioneer
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Charles Rolls was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Charles Rolls dies.
When did Charles Rolls die?
Charles Rolls died on 1910-01-01.

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