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George Grant Blaisdell
1895-06-05 – 1978-10-03
Life & Legacy
George Blaisdell (June 5, 1895 – October 4, 1978) was an American inventor known for creating the Zippo lighter, based on an Austrian lighter in 1933. In the 1940s, he purchased buildings that could be converted into factories capable of making the Zippo lighter.
Occupation & Career
inventor, businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1507435 — wikidata View source
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