Person    | Male  Born 1788  Died 1872

Augustus Siebe

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Augustus Siebe

Pioneer of the diving helmet.

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Augustus Siebe

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Augustus Siebe

English Heritage Augustus Siebe, 1788 - 1872, pioneer of the diving helmet, ...

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