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Victor Farris

1910 – 1985

American inventor and businessman

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Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 75). Victor Farris was an American inventor.

Victor Farris (January 29, 1910 – March 7, 1985 While some sources say he invented the paper milk carton, no patent was ever filed under his name.

Biography Victor Wallace Farris was born in Buffalo, New York. He lived in Tenafly and Englewood, New Jersey. In 1943, he founded the Farris Engineering Corporation, which became the largest valve manufacturer in the world until its merger with Teledyne in 1968.

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Who was Victor Farris?

American inventor and businessman

When was Victor Farris born?

Victor Farris was born on 29 January 1910.

When did Victor Farris die?

Victor Farris died on 7 March 1985.

What was Victor Farris's occupation?

Victor Farris was an inventor.

What nationality was Victor Farris?

Victor Farris was American.

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· Wikipedia: Victor Farris

· Wikidata: Q7925895

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