Home / Scientists and Inventors / George de Mestral George de Mestral 1907 – 1990 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography George de Mestral (1907–1990) was a Swiss engineer, inventor of the velcro system. Born June 19, 1907 in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges. Died February 8, 1990 in Commugny. More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Susan George 1934 – 2026 Authors and Writers Suniti Solomon 1938 – 2015 Physician Edwin H. Land 1909 – 1991 Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, United States Scientists and Inventors Dr Franz Carl Achard 1753 – 1821 Moczydlnica Dworska Old Cemetery Scientists and Inventors