John Chubb (locksmith)
| John Chubb | |
|---|---|
| Born |
John Chubb 10 December 1816 Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Died |
30 October 1872 (aged 55) Brixton Rise, Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Locksmith, Lock & Safe Manufacturer |
| Known for | Chubb Locks & Safes |
| Spouse(s) | 1) Pricilla Withers 2) Eliza Bealey Bunting |
| Parent(s) | Charles Chubb & Maria Heyter |
John Chubb (10 December 1816 – 30 October 1872), was an English locksmith and inventor who patented many improvements to locks, safes and strong rooms.[1]
He wrote an important paper on locks and keys, and was awarded the Telford Medal.[1]
References
- 1 2 Lance Day, ed. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology. Ian McNeil. Taylor & Francis. pp. 260–1. ISBN 978-0-203-02829-2. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
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