Maurice Wilks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Maurice Wilks

British automobile designer

Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1904

Place of Birth: Hayling Island, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 08-Sep-1963

Profession: entrepreneur, inventor, car designer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Maurice Fernand Cary Wilks (1904–1963) was a British automotive and aeronautical engineer, and by the time of his death in 1963, was the chairman of the Rover Company, a British car manufacturer.
He was the founder of the Land Rover brand and responsible for the inspiration and concept work that led to the development of the Land Rover off-road utility vehicle.