International contemporary art platform29.09.1899–24.10.1985
László Bíró
László Bíró (1899–1985) was a Hungarian journalist, inventor, and sculptor. He is known as the creator of the modern ballpoint pen in 1931. Bíró was born in Budapest and died in Buenos Aires.
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Biography
László Bíró was born on September 29, 1899, in Budapest, Hungary. He worked as a journalist, inventor, and sculptor. In 1931, Bíró invented the modern ballpoint pen, marking an important contribution to writing instruments. His career as both an inventor and journalist brought him recognition. László Bíró passed away on October 24, 1985, in Buenos Aires. He was Hungarian by nationality. His contribution to the development of everyday objects, such as the pen, remains significant to this day.
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