Richard Gurley Drew

Richard Gurley Drew

American inventor (1899–1980)

Died aged 81CancerUnited States

Biography

Richard Gurley Drew (June 22, 1899 – December 14, 1980) was an American inventor who worked for Johnson and Johnson, Permacel Co., and 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he invented masking tape and cellophane tape.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • 3M

Awards & honours (1)

  • National Inventors Hall of Fame

Quick answers about Richard Gurley Drew

How old was Richard Gurley Drew?
Richard Gurley Drew died on December 14, 1980 at the age of 81.
When is Richard Gurley Drew's birthday?
Richard Gurley Drew was born on June 22, 1899.
Where was Richard Gurley Drew born?
Richard Gurley Drew was born in Saint Paul.
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Richard Gurley Drew's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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Richard Gurley Drew is a citizen of United States.
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Richard Gurley Drew is known as journalist, inventor.

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