George Coby | |
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 George Coby (top right) with group of people | |
| Born | Grigol Kobakhidze 1883 Tkhmori, Racha, Georgia |
| Died | October 30, 1967 Providence, US |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, inventor, chemist |
| Spouse | Dasha Coby |
George Coby (born Grigol Kobakhidze; Georgian: გრიგოლ კობახიძე; 1883 – October 30, 1967) was a Georgian-American businessman, inventor, and chemist. He is believed to be the first Georgian millionaire.[1] Two of his most notable inventions include waterproof concrete and glass bricks; he was also linked to the first electrical Christmas tree lights' invention.[2]
- ^ "Forgotten Famous Georgians That Found Fame Abroad". December 11, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ "George "Coby" Kobakhidze from Tkhmori". September 24, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2020.