C.S. Rolls & Co.
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C.S. Rolls & Co. was an early British motor car dealership and importer established by Charles Rolls, which later played a key role in the formation of Rolls-Royce.
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British company
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automobile importer ⓘ motor car dealership ⓘ |
| activity |
importing motor cars
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selling motor cars ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Charles Rolls
NERFINISHED
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Rolls-Royce Limited NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| businessModel | retail of imported motor cars ⓘ |
| country |
England
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United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era |
Edwardian era
NERFINISHED
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early 20th century ⓘ |
| field | automotive ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Charles Rolls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| industry |
automotive retail
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motor trade ⓘ |
| keyPerson | Charles Rolls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locationCountry |
England
NERFINISHED
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United Kingdom ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being an early British motor car dealership
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importing foreign motor cars into Britain ⓘ role in the formation of Rolls-Royce Limited ⓘ |
| predecessorOf | Rolls-Royce Limited NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInHistory |
helped establish the market for motor cars in Britain
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provided commercial basis for the Rolls-Royce partnership ⓘ |
| status | defunct ⓘ |
| successor | Rolls-Royce Limited NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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