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Alfonso Bialetti
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Alfonso Bialetti

Italian engineer (1888-1970)

Alfonso Bialetti (Italian pronunciation: [alˈfɔnso bjaˈletti]) (17 June 1888– 5 March 1970) was an Italian engineer who became famous for manufacturing the Triplerapid Miracol 900 which he modified and sold as Moka Express coffeemaker in the 1950s. Designed in 1937 by Otello Amleto Spadini, the coffee pot has been a style icon since the 1950s.2

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Born Jun 17, 1888, died Mar 5, 1970.1

About

While many variations of the Moka have been developed, including the Bialetti cow-printed Mukka Express (which makes cappuccino), the original is considered a classic. Bialetti was also the founder of Bialetti Industries, now an Italian kitchen-ware company. The Bialetti brand is now owned by Bradshaw International, which manufactures and sells Bialetti brand kitchen-ware.

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Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, designer, inventor.4

Known for: Moka Express.5 6

Personal life

  • BornJun 17, 1888, Montebuglio7 8
  • DiedMar 5, 1970, Omegna9 10
  • CitizenshipKingdom of Italy, Italy8 11

Alfonso Bialetti is the grandfather of Alberto Alessi of Alessi, the Italian design house.

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