George Grant Blaisdell
American inventor (1895–1978)
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.2
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Born Jun 5, 1895, died Oct 3, 1978.1
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Early life and education
Blaisdell quit school in grade 5, leading his father to send him to a military academy. Blaisdell attended the academy until his dismissal three years later. Thus, Blaisdell only attended school until grade 8. Thereafter, he worked for his family company, the Blaisdell Machinery Company.
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Career
Occupation: inventor, businessperson.4
Personal life
Zippo advertisements of the day commonly had the initials PCB or SGB engraved on illustrations of Zippo lighters. These initials were a homage to George's Parents, Philo C Blaisdell and Sarah Grant Blaisdell.
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