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William C. Durant

William C Durant
Personal information
Birth dateDecember 08, 1861
Place of birthBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of deathMarch 18, 1947(age 85)
Death placeNew York, New York, U.S.
OccupationBusiness

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William Crapo "Billy" Durant (December 8, 1861 � March 18, 1947) was a leading pioneer of the United States automobile industry, the founder of General Motors and Chevrolet who created the system of multi-brand holding companies with different lines of cars.


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