Peter Durand was an English merchant who is widely credited with receiving the first patent for the idea of preserving food using tin cans. The patent was granted on August 25, 1810 by King George III of the United Kingdom.

What did Peter Durand invent?

In 1810 Peter Durand of England patented the use of tin-coated iron cans instead of bottles, and by 1820 he was supplying canned food to the Royal Navy in large quantities.

Where did Peter Durand grow up?

Thanks to an adventurous and encouraging family, Peter was born in Kenya, grew up in the green hills of East Tennessee, and studied art and design in the US, France, and Poland. Because of this, he cannot imagine a life without traveling, learning, and creating with others.