Howard Grubb
Howard Grubb | |
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| Born | 28 July 1844 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 16 September 1931 (aged 87) |
| Education | Trinity College Dublin |
| Notable work | Reflector sight |
| Spouse |
Mary Walker (m. 1871) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent | Thomas Grubb (father) |
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| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Optical engineering |
| Employer | Grubb Telescope Company |
| Significant advance | Sight Periscope |
Sir Howard Grubb FRS FRAS (28 July 1844 – 16 September 1931) was an Irish optical engineer. He was head of a family firm that made large optical telescopes, telescope drive controls, and other optical instruments. He is also noted for his work to perfect the periscope and invent the reflector sight.