The inventor of the matchstick was J. Walker, a British national, in 1827. However, the early matches produced hazardous sparks. Moreover, once ignited, the flame posed risks.
"Congreves" tin matchbox (1827)
In 1845, A. Syurote invented phosphorus matches, which were safer for human use. Subsequently, in 1848, a German named R. Boyle developed safer matches, significantly reducing the risk of fire hazards. The matches commonly used today are the safe matches first created by R. Boyle.