Home / Scientists and Inventors / Maurice Wilks Maurice Wilks 1904 – 1963 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Maurice Wilks (1904–1963) was a British automobile designer. Born August 19, 1904 in Hayling Island. Died September 8, 1963 in Newborough. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Thomas E. Starzl 1926 – 2017 Educators Hans Berger 1873 – 1941 Johannisfriedhof, Jena, Germany Scientists and Inventors G. David Low 1956 – 2008 Virginia Astronaut Tom Kilburn 1921 – 2001 Educators