The Greek term elegeia (Greek: á¼Î»ÎµÎ³ÎµÎ¯Î±; from á¼Î»ÎµÎ³Î¿Ï, elegos, lament) originally referred to any verse written in elegiac couplets and covering a wide range of subject matter (death, love, war). The term also included epitaphs, sad and mournful songs, and commemorative verses.
Henry Ford was born in 1863 on a farm in rural Michigan â near Detroit. From an early age he expressed an interest in mechanical devices. He was given a pocket watch at the age of 15 and he developed a reputation for being an experienced watchmaker.
About Henry Ford. American industrialist and businessman Henry Ford has an estimated net worth of $199 billion in 2013. This business magnate is best recognized as the founder of the world renowned Ford Motor Company. In contrast to what is commonly believed in by many, it wasnât Henry Ford who invented the first automobile.