Harold von Braunhut
Harold von Braunhut | |
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| Born | Harold Nathan Braunhut March 31, 1926 |
| Died | November 28, 2003 (aged 77) Indian Head, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Marketer, inventor |
| Known for | Sea-Monkeys X-ray specs |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte (divorced) Yolanda Signorelli |
| Children | 2 |
Harold Nathan Braunhut (March 31, 1926 – November 28, 2003), also known as Harold von Braunhut, was an American mail-order marketer and inventor most famous as the creator and seller of both the Amazing Sea-Monkeys and the X-ray specs, along with many other novelty products marketed towards children, often advertised in comic books. Von Braunhut also gained notoriety for his racial and political views. Despite his Jewish upbringing, he closely associated with white supremacist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan Nations organization.