King Camp Gillette (January 5, 1855 – July 9, 1932) was an American businessman who invented a bestselling safety razor. Gillette's innovation was the thin, inexpensive, disposable blade of stamped steel. Gillette is often erroneously credited with inventing the so-called razor and blades business model in which razors are sold cheaply to increase the market for blades. However, Gillette Safety Razor Company adopted the business model from its competitors.
King C. Gillette
entrepreneur
Notable For
American entrepreneur
King C. Gillette's Historical Timeline
King C. Gillette is born
King C. Gillette, American entrepreneur, known for american entrepreneur, was born on 1855-01-05.
King C. Gillette patents the safety razor as the Gillette razor blade
A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of the blade and the skin.
Associated Historical Events
birth
King C. Gillette is born
King C. Gillette, American entrepreneur, known for american entrepreneur, was born on 1855-01-05.
King C. Gillette patents the safety razor as the Gillette razor blade
A safety razor is a shaving implement with a protective device positioned between the edge of the blade and the skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was King C. Gillette born?
- King C. Gillette was born on 1855-01-05 (American).
- What is King C. Gillette known for?
- American entrepreneur
- What historical events involved King C. Gillette?
- King C. Gillette was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including King C. Gillette is born, King C. Gillette patents the safety razor as the Gillette razor blade.
- When did King C. Gillette die?
- King C. Gillette died on 1932-01-01.