Summary
Ivan DeBlois Combe (April 21, 1911 – January 11, 2000) was the American inventor of personal-care products, most notably Clearasil and Odor Eaters. In 1949 he established his eponymous company Combe Incorporated in White Plains, New York.
Ivan Combe | |
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| Born | Ivan DeBlois Combe April 21, 1911 |
| Died | January 11, 2000 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University (B.S., 1933) Northwestern University School of Law (1936) |
| Occupation(s) | businessman, entrepreneur, and inventor |
| Known for | Clearasil, Odor Eaters |
Early life and career edit
Ivan DeBlois Combe was born in Fremont, Iowa, on April 21, 1911. Combe graduated from Northwestern University in 1933, and earned a law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law in 1936.[1]
He became a salesman for Hydrox Ice Cream and the Wilbur Shoe Polish company before moving to New York City to work for the Young & Rubicam advertising agency. He later joined Pharmacraft, a drug manufacturer, but in 1949, left his vice president position to create his own company.[1]
Death edit
Combe died in Greenwich, Connecticut on January 11, 2000.[1]
Legacy edit
After his death, Northwestern University named the Combe Tennis Center in his honor.
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