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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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.