Samuel Bentham

Samuel Bentham

Sir Samuel Bentham (11 January 1757 in England – 31 May 1831 in London, England) 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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    The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.
    —Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832)