Sophie Opel

Sophie Opel
Born	Sophie Opel (1840-02-13)February 13, 1840 Dornholzhausen, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire
Died	October 30, 1913(1913-10-30) (aged 73) Rüsselsheim, Rhine Province, German Empire
Nationality	German
Occupation	Industrialist
Years active	1868 - 1913
Known for	Transforming Opel to automobile manufacturing company and being its major and controlling shareholder
Spouse	Adam Opel ​ ​ (m. 1868; died 1895)​
Children	5, including Carl, Fritz and Wilhelm

Sophie Marie Opel also referred to as Mother Opel (née Scheller; February 13, 1840 - October 30, 1913) was a German industrialist. Under her management and controlling interest Opel transformed from manufacturing sewing machines and bicycles to automobiles.