Alec Issigonis

Alec Issigonis

Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis was a British-Greek automotive designer. He designed the Mini, launched by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, and voted the second most influential car of the 20th century in 1999.

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1906 – 1988
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
İzmir
Educated at
University of LondonUniversity of SurreyLycée Léonin
Awards
🏆 Leverhulme Medal🏆 Knight Bachelor🏆 Royal Designer for Industry🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire🏆 Fellow of the Royal Society

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  • 1906

    Born

    Birth
  • 1988

    Died

    Death

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