Gideon Sundback

Engineer

Birthday April 24, 1880

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE Jun 21, 1954 (74)

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About

Swedish electrical engineer best known for his work with the development of the zipper.

Before Fame

He studied engineering at the polytechnic school in Bingen am Rhein and took his engineer exam in 1903.

Trivia

He was honored at the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006.

Family Life

He married Elvira Aronson in 1909.

Associated With

He had built upon the works of many engineers including Elias Howe.