Historedia
Person

Adam Opel

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1867–1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Adam Opel, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Adam Opel founds Opel

    1867

    Role: Founder

    1. April 1867 · RüsselsheimFactory Preparation

      Opel prepared to build a new factory in 1867, coinciding with his father's death.

  2. Opel Motors opens for business in Germany

    1899

    Role: Founder

    1. 1899 · Rüsselsheim am MainFirst Opel Automobiles Produced

      Opel's first automobiles were produced in Rüsselsheim in early 1899, marking the start of the company's automobile production.

Sources

  1. Adam Opel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30
  2. Opel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29