Matthew Webb
Seaman and swimmer
Captain Matthew Webb was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman. He is 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 made... Wikipedia
Born: January 19, 1848, Dawley, Telford, United Kingdom
Died: July 24, 1883 (age 35 years), Niagara River
Place of burial: English Channel
Known for: Swimming the English Channel