Ferdinand Berthoud
Franco-Swiss horologist (1727-1807) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80
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.
Ferdinand Berthoud is read about 24 times a day, in 14 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1727 to 1807 · aged 80
