Carl Breer

Carl Breer (November 8, 1883 – December 21, 1970) was an American scientist and engineer, and one of the Studebaker engineers known as the Three Musketeers.^[1]

Carl Breer
Breer in 1900
Born	(1883-11-08)November 8, 1883 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	December 21, 1970(1970-12-21) (aged 87) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Engineer

Biography

He was born on November 8, 1883, in Los Angeles, California.^[2]

He was married to the sister of Frederick Morrell Zeder and had four sons.^{[unreliable source?][2]}

He died on December 21, 1970.^[3]

Education

He attended the Los Angeles Commercial High School.^[2] He completed his degree in mechanical engineering.^[2]

Career

He was one of the Studebaker engineers known as the Three Musketeers. They were instrumental in the founding of the Chrysler Corporation, and were hand-picked by Walter Chrysler to come with him when he started the new company.^[2]

Awards

He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1976.^[4]