Edward Davy
Physician and engineer, inventor of the Davy lamp
Born
June 16th, 1806
218 years ago
Died
January 26th, 1885
140 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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Started a career as a physician before transitioning into engineering. Developed an early safety lamp for mining, significantly improving working conditions in coal mines. Advocated for better health standards in the mining industry. Identified various methods to enhance ventilation in mines, contributing to safer mining practices.
Invented the Davy lamp
Pioneered ventilation methods in mining
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