Ivan Hirst | |
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Born | Saddleworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | 1 March 1916
Died | 10 March 2000 | (aged 84)
Resting place | St Thomas' Church, Friarmere, Greater Manchester, England |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | British |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | post-World War II revival of Volkswagen |
Spouse(s) | Marjorie Pilkington Hirst (m. 28 March 1940; died 21 February 1992) |
Parent(s) | Fred and Florence Hirst |
Major Ivan Hirst (1 March 1916 – 10 March 2000), was a British Army officer and engineer who was instrumental in reviving Volkswagen from a single factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, into a major postwar automotive manufacturer.