| Birth: | Aug. 27, 1877
London
Greater London, England | | Death: | Jul. 12, 1910
Bournemouth
Dorset, England | 
British Automotive Pioneer, Industrialist. Known as the co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited. Born into an aristocratic family, he graduated in Engineering at Cambridge, beginning very young to devote himself to engines design. The meeting with Henry Royce, which occurred in 1904 at the Automobile Club of London, was decisive for the creation of the prestigious english Automotive. Rolls is also known for being a founding member of the Royal Aero Club and British Aviation pioneer. His exploits during the early years of the twentieth century are considered legendary. He died because of a flying accident. (bio by: Lucy Caldarelli)
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Inscription:
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
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Llangattock-Vibon-Avel Church Cemetery
Monmouth
Monmouthshire, Wales |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Gregory Park
Record added: Mar 20, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 35020681 |
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I am glad that Charles is now "famous"
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Gregory Park
Added: Apr. 2, 2013 |
Thank you for your contributions to British Aviation and Automotives, the latter with Henry Royce. Your name lives on in the magnificent line of luxury limousine cars known as "Rolls - Royce".
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J.B.
Added: Feb. 22, 2013 |
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Janis•Ekk
Added: Aug. 30, 2012 |
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