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1881 – 1947Ettore Bugatti (1881-1947)Died 21 August 1947, aged 65Ettore Bugatti was an Italian-born automobile designer who founded the Bugatti company in Molsheim, Alsace, in 1909. His cars were known for their engineering and elegance and won many races. The Type 35 and the Royale are among his best-known designs.