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Auguste Denayrouze

1837-10-01 – 1883-11-15

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Auguste DenayrouzeCredit: http://www.papycousteau.com

Life & Legacy

August Denayrouze (1 October 1837 – 1 January 1883) was a French engineer and inventor. He was the inventor of a demand valve for control of breathing air supply, and one of the inventors of a diving suit, along with Benoît Rouquayrol.

Occupation & Career

engineer, sailor, inventor

Education

École Navale

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Education & Institutions

École Navale

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2871151 — wikidata View source

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