Leo Fender

Leo Fender

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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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Leo Fender was born on Tuesday, 10 August 1909 in Anaheim, California, USA. His full name at birth was Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender. He was best known as an inventor. Fender's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Thursday, 21 March 1991 in Fullerton, California, USA at the age of 81. He had grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Leo.

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Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender
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Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company
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10 August 1909
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Anaheim, California, USA
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21 March 1991
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Fullerton, California, USA
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