Question: who invented the dummy????

Does anyone know who invented the dummy? I use it quite a bit for our little one and it's saved our sanity to say the least! I'd just like to find out who it was. Whoever they were must have died (or still lives!) a millionaire!!!!!

One weary mum. gasp

Hi,
Just found on http://www.babybottle-museum.co.uk/dummies%20breast%20sheilds.htm dummies were around in 1902 catalogue from Sear Roebuck & Co. Looks to be developed from teething soother.
Will keep looking for first one

I don't care who invented (well i do) but thank you. As it has made bed time alot easier and those bad days bearable!

An absolute GENIUS!!!