Giovanni Agnelli
1866 – 1945 Italian industrialist, founder of Fiat
Founder of Fiat and patriarch of the Agnelli industrial dynasty.
- Religion
- Roman Catholic.
- Affiliations
- Co-founder and head of Fiat; senator of the Kingdom of Italy.
A former cavalry officer, he co-founded Fiat in Turin in 1899 and built it into Italy's largest car maker and industrial group. He was made a senator and steered the company through both world wars.
Connections
- family of Gianni Agnelli — His grandfather, the founder.
- family of Gianni Agnelli — His grandson, who led Fiat for decades.