Emil Škoda

Emil Škoda was a Czech engineer and industrialist born in 1839 who founded the Škoda Works, a major engineering company in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The company specialized in manufacturing machinery, automobiles, ships, and military equipment. Under his leadership, Škoda became one of Europe's largest and most diverse engineering firms, contributing significantly to industrial development and military technology. Today, the Škoda brand continues as an automobile manufacturer, maintaining its legacy of innovation and engineering excellence rooted in Emil Škoda’s vision.