Narcís Monturiol
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Narcís Monturiol i Estarriol (Catalan pronunciation: [nəɾˈsiz muntuɾiˈɔl i əstəriˈɔl]; Narciso Monturiol Estarriol, in Spanish, 28 September 1819 – 6 September 1885) was a Spanish inventor, artist and engineer born in Figueres, Catalonia. He was the inventor of the first air-independent and combustion-engine-driven submarine.
For the submarine, see SPS Narciso Monturiol (S-35).
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Born | Narcís Monturiol i Estarriol (1819-09-28)28 September 1819 Figueres, Spain |
Died | 6 September 1885(1885-09-06) (aged 65) Sant Martí de Provençals (currently Barcelona) |
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, engineer, artist, politician |
Known for | Submarine pioneer; inventor of the Ictíneo I and Ictíneo II |
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