Harry Soref
American locksmith, businessman, and inventor
About Harry Soref
Lived 1887 – 1957 (aged 70). Harry Soref was a locksmith, businessperson and inventor.
Harry E. Soref (1887–1957) was an American locksmith and businessman. He was the founder of the Master Lock company.
Biography Soref was born in 1887 Bilozirka, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, later immigrating to the United States. The company built locks based on Soref's designs using laminated steel to build strong yet inexpensive locks; he received over 80 patents for his designs.
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Who was Harry Soref?
American locksmith, businessman, and inventor
When was Harry Soref born?
Harry Soref was born on 2 March 1887 in Russian Empire.
When did Harry Soref die?
Harry Soref died on 2 March 1957 in Phoenix.
What was Harry Soref's occupation?
Harry Soref was a locksmith, businessperson and inventor.
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