Giovanni Agnelli
Giovanni Agnelli | |
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Agnelli c. 1945 | |
| Member of the Senate of the Kingdom | |
| In office 29 May 1923 – 7 August 1944 | |
| Appointed by | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1866 Villar Perosa, Italy |
| Died | 16 December 1945 (aged 79) Turin, Italy |
| Party | National Fascist Party |
| Spouse | Clara Boselli |
| Children | 2, including Edoardo |
| Parent(s) | Edoardo Agnelli Aniceta Frisetti |
| Relatives | Gianni Agnelli (grandson) Susanna Agnelli (granddaughter) Giorgio Agnelli (grandson) Umberto Agnelli (grandson) Andrea Agnelli (great-grandson) John Elkann (great-great-grandson) |
| Education | Honorary degree in industrial engineering |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Known for | Co-founder of Fiat S.p.A. |
Giovanni Agnelli (13 August 1866 – 16 December 1945) was an Italian industrialist and principal founder of Fiat S.p.A., established in 1899. Under his leadership, Fiat became a cornerstone of Italy's automotive industry, significantly contributing to the country's industrialization during the early 20th century. Agnelli also served as a Senator from 1923 to 1944.