Johann Jacob Schweppe
Johann Jacob Schweppe (/ˈʃvɛpə/ SHVEP-ə, German: [ˈjoːhan ˈjaːkɔp ˈʃvɛpə]; 16 March 1740 – 18 November 1821) was a German-Swiss watchmaker and amateur scientist who developed the first practical process to manufacture bottled carbonated mineral water, based on a process discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1767. His company, Schweppes, regards Priestley as “the father of our industry”.
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| Born | March 16, 1740 Witzenhausen, Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | November 18, 1821 (aged 81) Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Years active | 1765−1821 |
| Known for | Manufacturing carbonated mineral water, company founder |
| Notable work | Schweppes founder |
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