David Gestetner
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David Gestetner (31 March 1854 – 8 March 1939) was the inventor of the Gestetner stencil duplicator, the first piece of office equipment that allowed production of numerous copies of documents quickly and inexpensively. He also invented a new kind of nail clipper. Gestetner was awarded the John Scott Medal by The Franklin Institute in 1888.
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David Gestetner | |
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Gestetner Dávid | |
Born | 31 March 1854 |
Died | 8 March 1939 (1939-03-09) (aged 84) London, United Kingdom |
Known for | Gestetner, stencil duplicator, photocopier, nail clipper |
Children | Sidonie Gestetner Sigmund Gestetner |
Awards | John Scott Medal, Blue Plaque |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Inventor |
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On 12 March 2011 a Blue Plaque was placed on his home at 124 Highbury New Park in north London.