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Peter Durand
British merchant · Founders · Lived 1766 to 1822 · aged 55
Peter Durand was an English merchant who is widely credited with receiving the first patent for the idea of preserving food using tin cans. The patent was granted on August 25, 1810 by George III.
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About this person
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1766 to 1822 · aged 55
