George Coby

George Coby
George Coby (top right) with group of people
Born
Grigol Kobakhidze

1883 (1883)
Tkhmori, Racha, Georgia
Died(1967-10-30)October 30, 1967
Occupation(s)Businessman, inventor, chemist
SpouseDasha 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]

  1. ^ "Forgotten Famous Georgians That Found Fame Abroad". December 11, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "George "Coby" Kobakhidze from Tkhmori". September 24, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2020.