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George Ballas
American entrepreneur and inventor (1925-2011) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 85
George Charles Ballas Sr. was an American entrepreneur. He invented the first string trimmer, known as the Weed Eater in 1971. He was the father of ballroom dancer Corky Ballas and grandfather of professional dancer Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars.
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Lived 1925 to 2011 · aged 85
