Matthew Webb, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMatthew Webb
English steamship captain and Channel swimmer"
Date of Birth: 19-Jan-1848
Place of Birth: Dawley, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 24-Jul-1883
Profession: stunt performer, swimmer
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Matthew Webb
- Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel for sport without the use of artificial aids.
- In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours.
- This brought him great celebrity, and he performed many stunts in public.
- He died trying to swim the Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara Falls, a feat declared impossible.
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See Also
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Author: "Ape"
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| Alternative names | Singe, Ape | ||
| Description | Italian artist and caricaturist | ||
| Date of birth/death | 25 March 1839 | 22 January 1889 | |
| Location of birth/death | Capua | London | |
| Work location | London | ||
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Published in Vanity Fair, 9 October 1875.
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