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William Davies Evans (1790 –1872) (27 janv. 1790 – 3 août 1872)

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Was a welsh seafarer and inventor, though he is best known today as a chess player.

In Chess he is known for creating the Evans Gambit.

Evans is also known for inventing tri-coloured lighting on naval vessels designed to prevent collisions at night.