King Camp Gillette

1855–1932 (age 77)

Inventor/Businessman

Biography

King Camp Gillette, born in 1855, transformed an everyday need into a global innovation by founding a razor company that brought a new level of safety and convenience to personal grooming.

Beyond his business acumen, he envisioned a better future for workers and communities, and his entrepreneurial spirit left an enduring mark on the American enterprise and the lives of countless families.