George William Manby
Captain George William Manby FRS (28 November 1765 – 18 November 1854) was an English author and inventor. He designed an apparatus for saving life from shipwrecks and also the "Pelican Gun", the first modern form of fire extinguisher.
George William Manby | |
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George William Manby, portrait by John Philip Davis | |
| Born | 28 November 1765 Denver, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 18 November 1854 (aged 88) Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Inventor of Manby Mortar and fire extinguisher |
| Partner(s) | 1 Jane Preston, 2 Sophia Gooch |
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| Relatives | Thomas Manby, brother |
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