George Grant Blaisdell

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

George Blasdell (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.

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

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