Ferdinand Berthoud
Ferdinand Berthoud (born 18 March 1727, in Plancemont-sur-Couvet, Principality of Neuchâtel; died 20 June 1807, in Groslay, Val d'Oise), was a scientist and watchmaker. He became 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 | |
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| Born | 18 March 1727 Plancemont-sur-Couvet |
| Died | 20 June 1807 Groslay, Val-d'Oise |
| Occupation(s) | watchmaker, scientist, Horologist-Mechanic by appointment to the King and the Navy |
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