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Ferdinand Berthoud

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Franco-Swiss horologist (1727-1807)

FranceScientistsLived 1727 to 1807 · aged 80
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Ferdinand Berthoud was a scientist and watchmaker. He became a master watchmaker in Paris in 1753. Berthoud, who held the position of Horologist-Mechanic by appointment to the King and the Navy, left behind him an exceptionally broad body of work, in particular in the field of marine chronometers.

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Ferdinand BerthoudFerdinand BerthoudPortrait of Ferdinand Berthoud, 18th c.Portrait of Ferdinand Berthoud, 18th c.The motto Invenit et Fecit on Berthoud's Marine clock no 2, now on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris.The motto Invenit et Fecit on Berthoud's Marine clock no 2, now on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris.

Awards 2

Knight of the Legion of Honour
Fellow of the Royal Society

Scientists from France 6

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About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1727 to 1807 · aged 80
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