Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender (August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991) was an American inventor, who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, or "Fender" for short. In January 1965, he sold the company to CBS and later founded two other musical instrument companies, Music Man and G&L Musical Instruments.
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Full name at birth | Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender
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Claim to fame | Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company
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Date of birth | 10 August 1909
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Place of birth | Anaheim, California, USA
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Date of death | 21 March 1991
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Age | 81 (age at death)
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Place of death | Fullerton, California, USA
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