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John Dopyera
1893-07-06 – 1988-01-03
Life & Legacy
John Dopyera (Slovak: Ján Dopjera; 1893–1988) was a Slovak-American inventor, entrepreneur, and maker of stringed instruments. His inventions included the resonator guitar and important contributions to the early development of the electric guitar.
Occupation & Career
entrepreneur, inventor
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3495504 — wikidata View source
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