A congreve is a type of rocket named after Sir William Congreve. It is a military weapon that was first used in 1806, during the Napoleonic wars.
Sir William Congreve, 2nd Baronet was the inventor of the Congreve rockets. They were used by the British navy against the French fleet in Boulogne on October 8-9 of 1806.
for the reminder of the napoleoric wars
Richard Congreve was born in 1818.
Richard Congreve died in 1899.
William Congreve was born on January 24, 1670.
William Congreve was born on January 24, 1670.
Billy Congreve died on 1916-07-20.
Billy Congreve was born on 1891-03-12.
William Congreve Russell was born in 1778.
Sir William Congreve was born on May 20, 1772.
Sir William Congreve was born on May 20, 1772.
Walter Norris Congreve was born on 1862-11-20.