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 → Jean Bourgain 1954 – 2018 Educators Philipp Lenard 1862 – 1947 Cemetery of Messelhausen Scientists and Inventors Klaus Roth 1925 – 2015 Educators Samuel T. Cohen 1921 – 2010 Scientists and Inventors