Johan Vaaler
Norwegian inventor (1866-1910) · Norway · Scientists · Died at 43
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Something wrong?Johan Vaaler was a Norwegian inventor and patent clerk. He has often erroneously been identified as the inventor of the common paper clip.
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Postage stamp issued in 1999 to commemorate Vaaler's alleged invention of the paper clip. The clip depicted is the common Gem clip, not the one patented by Vaaler.
Giant paper clip erected in 1989 in Sandvika, Norway, to honor Vaaler's invention. This 23-foot-tall (7 m) clip is the Gem, not the one patented by Vaaler.About this person
Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1910 · aged 43
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