THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
George de Mestral
Swiss engineer, inventor of the velcro system (1907-1990)
George de Mestral was born on June 19, 1907 in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges, Switzerland and died on February 8, 1990, aged 82.
Born
June 19, 1907
George de Mestral died aged 82.
Died: February 8, 1990
- Birthplace
- Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges, Switzerland
- Professions
- engineer, inventor
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
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- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
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Questions people ask
How old was George de Mestral when they died?
George de Mestral died aged 82.
When is George de Mestral’s birthday?
George de Mestral’s recorded birthday is June 19.
Where was George de Mestral born?
George de Mestral was born in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges, Switzerland.
When did George de Mestral die?
George de Mestral died on February 8, 1990.