Vice-Admiral Philip Howard Colomb. Born in Knockbrex, near Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, he was a Royal Navy officer, historian, critic and inventor. He was the son of General George Thomas Colomb (1787–1874). His younger brother Sir John Colomb was also a soldier and strategist of the Royal Navy.
- Occupation
- military historian, military officer, inventor
- Born
- May 29, 1831
- Died
- October 13, 1899
