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David Gestetner
1854-03-20 – 1939-03-18
Life & Legacy
David Gestetner (31 March 1854 – 8 March 1939) was the inventor of the Gestetner stencil duplicator, the first piece of office equipment that allowed production of numerous copies of documents quickly and inexpensively. He also invented a new kind of nail clipper. Gestetner was awarded the John Scott Medal by The Franklin Institute in 1888.
On 12 March 2011 a Blue Plaque was placed on his home at 124 Highbury New Park in north London.
Occupation & Career
inventor, businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q652869 — wikidata View source
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