Édouard Michelin

Édouard Michelin (23 June 1859 – 25 August 1940) was a French industrial entrepreneur and inventor. Alongside his brother André Michelin, he pioneered the removable pneumatic tyre for bicycles in 1891 and adapted the design for automobiles in 1894. By 1896, nearly 300 Parisian taxi drivers were using Michelin tyres.

He was the grandfather of François Michelin, who led the family business from 1955 to 1999.