André Michelin
André Michelin (16 January 1853 – 4 April 1931) was a French industrial entrepreneur and co-founder of the Michelin tyre company.
Biography
In 1889, André and his brother Édouard Michelin revolutionised bicycle tyres by inventing the removable pneumatic tyre, replacing the solid rubber tyres that offered poor traction and an uncomfortable ride.
In 1900 André Michelin created the first Michelin Guide, and in 1910 he launched the Michelin road map of France—a 47-sheet, accordion-folded atlas at a scale of 1:200,000. These maps gained popularity for their detailed depiction of tourist attractions, lighthouses, beacons, and a precise one-centimeter to two-kilometer scale. He is buried in the cemetery of Orcines, France.
See also
- Michelin Guide