George Grant Blaisdell

George Grant Blaisdell
Born June 5, 1895
Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Died October 3, 1978
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Buried Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Spouse(s) Miriam
Father Philo Blaisdell
Mother Sarah

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.

Death

George died on October 4, 1978, in Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 82. After his death, his grandson George B. Duke took control of the company.

References

    Sources

    • "George Blaisdell". Pabook.libraries.psu.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
    • "Zippo.com". Zippo.com. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
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