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George Ravenscroft
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<p>George Ravenscroft (1632 – 7 June 1683) was an English businessman in the import/export and <a href="/facts/Glass/hezRsAGf">glass</a> making trades. He is primarily known for his work in developing clear <a href="/facts/Lead_glass/FtgPe6r2">lead crystal glass</a> (also known as <a href="/facts/Flint_glass/yNwtdybF">flint glass</a>) in <a href="/facts/England/U9mE5bGL">England</a>. </p>