George Grant Blaisdell
American inventor (1895–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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, George bought buildings that could create a factory that could make the Zippo lighter.
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George Grant Blaisdell | |
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Born | June 5, 1895 Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | October 4, 1978(1978-10-04) (aged 83) Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
Buried | Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States |
Spouse(s) | Miriam |
Father | Philo Chase Blaisdell |
Mother | Sarah Frances Grant Blaisdell |
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