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Samuel Bentham

Briitsh mechanical engineer and naval arhitect

Died when: 74 years 140 days (892 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Samuel Bentham

Sir Samuel Bentham (11 January 1757 – 31 May 1831) was a noted English mechanical engineer and naval architect credited with numerous innovations, particularly related to naval architecture, including weapons.

He was the only surviving sibling of philosopher Jeremy Bentham, with whom he had a close bond.

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