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Zora Arkus-Duntov was a Belgian-born American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname "Father of the Corvette." He is sometimes erroneously referred to as the inventor of the Corvette, whereas that title belongs to Harley Earl.
Born: December 25, 1909, Brussels, Belgium
Died: April 21, 1996, Detroit, MI
Spouse: Elfi Arkus (m. 1939)
Resting place: National Corvette Museum
Parents: Rachel Arkus, Jacques Arkus
Siblings: Yura Arkus-Duntov
Born: December 25, 1909, Brussels, Belgium
Died: April 21, 1996, Detroit, MI
Spouse: Elfi Arkus (m. 1939)
Resting place: National Corvette Museum
Parents: Rachel Arkus, Jacques Arkus
Siblings: Yura Arkus-Duntov
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Happy birthday, Zora.
