What is Pedro Flores famous for?

What is Pedro Flores famous for?

Pedro Edralin Flores (26 April 1896 – 3 January 1964) was a Filipino businessman and yo-yo maker who has been credited with popularizing Yo-yos in the United States. He patented an innovation to yo-yos that used a loop instead of a knot around the axle, allowing for new tricks such as the ability to “sleep.”

Where did Pedro Flores the composer go to school?

the University of Puerto Rico
Pedro, an athletic boy who enjoyed playing baseball at school, went to work to help support his family. He continued his education, graduating from high school and then the University of Puerto Rico.

How old is Pedro Flores?

67 years (1896–1963)
Pedro Flores/Age at death

What is Pedro Flores nationality?

American
Pedro Flores/Nationality

What is Pedro Flores family life?

Early Years Flores (birth name: Pedro Juan Flores Córdova) was one of twelve children born into a poor family in the town of Naguabo, Puerto Rico. Flores’ father died when he was only nine years old so he had to work from a young age.

Where was Yoyo invented?

A toy that has been dated back as far as 440 BC. It is believed that the yo-yo originated from one of three countries: China, the Philippines and Greece. However, the oldest historical mentions and artifacts that have been found are from Greece.

When was Yoyo invented?

Where was Pedro Flores composer born?

Naguabo, Puerto Rico
Pedro Flores/Place of birth

Early Years. Flores (birth name: Pedro Juan Flores Córdova) was one of twelve children born into a poor family in the town of Naguabo, Puerto Rico.

Is Yoyo from Philippines?

While the yo-yo has been around for centuries, it was a Filipino named Pedro Flores who, through an innovative stringing method, transformed it into the iconic toy we know and love today.

Are yoyos Filipino?

How old is yo-yo Ma?

66 years (October 7, 1955)
Yo-Yo Ma/Age

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