Home / Scientists and Inventors / William Hale William Hale 1797 – 1870 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography William Hale (1797–1870) was a British rocket pioneer. Born October 21, 1797 in Colchester. Died March 30, 1870 in London. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → John Kemp Starley 1854 – 1901 London Road Cemetery, Coventry, United Kingdom Business Magnates Avijit Roy 1972 – 2015 American journalist Conrad Dietrich Magirus 1824 – 1895 Business Magnates Nikolay Basov 1922 – 2001 Novodevichy Cemetery, Khamovniki District, Russia Politicians