Edward Holden
Sir Edward Wheewall Holden (14 August 1885 – 17 June 1947) was an Australian industrialist who took his family carriage and saddlery business, Holden & Frost, into a partnership with General Motors to create Australia's first automobile manufacturer, General Motors-Holden's Ltd.
The Honourable Sir Edward Holden | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Holden | |
| In office March 1934 – 17 June 1947 | |
| Director of Holden | |
| In office August 1917 – March 1934 | |
| Preceded by | H. J. Holden |
| Succeeded by | Laurence Hartnett |
| Member of the Legislative Council of South Australia | |
| In office 14 December 1935 – 10 January 1947 | |
| Constituency | Central District #2 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Wheewall Holden 14 August 1885 College Town, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Died | 17 June 1947 (aged 61) North Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal and Country League |
| Spouse |
Hilda Lavis
(m. 1908; died 1947) |
| Relations | H. J. Holden (father) |
| Children | 3, including Dame Nancy |
| Alma mater | Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation | Car manufacturer |
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