Samuel Bentham
Brigadier General 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.
Samuel Bentham | |
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| Born | 11 January 1757 England |
| Died | 31 May 1831 (aged 74) London, England |
| Spouse | Mary Sophia Fordyce |
| Children | George, Clara, Sarah, Mary Louisa |
| Relatives | Jeremy Bentham (brother) |
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