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Lauri Rapala
Finnish fisherman; founder of Rapala-Normark Group (1905-1974) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 69
Lauri Rapala (1905-1974) was a Finnish fisherman, inventor and the founder of Rapala-Normark Group, the world's largest fishing lure and tackle producer. He died in 1974 at the age of 69. During the course of his life, he married once and fathered seven children.
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He created one of the first artificial fishing lures in 1936, which later became known as the Original Floater, a lure for which he would be made somewhat noted.
Country
Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1974 · aged 69
