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18th-century engineers

41 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abraham-Louis BreguetArtist · WatchesAbraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) was a Swiss-born horologist, engineer, and inventor who operated primarily in Neuchâtel and Paris. Recorded as a citizen of both the Principality of Neuchâtel and France, he played a cen
Adrien-Marie LegendreAuthor · BooksAdrien-Marie Legendre (1752–1833) was a French mathematician, university teacher and writer.
Agustín de BetancourtDesigner · DesignAgustín de Betancourt was a Spanish and Russian architect, urban planner, inventor and engineer (1758–1824). He was born at Puerto de la Cruz and died at Saint Petersburg.
Alois NegrelliDesigner · DesignAlois Negrelli (1799–1858) was a Austrian Empire civil engineer, architect and engineer.
Antoine de ChézyDesigner · DesignAntoine de Chézy (1718–1798) was a French engineer, mathematician and architect.
Barthélemy-Prosper EnfantinAuthor · BooksBarthélemy-Prosper Enfantin was a French economist, journalist, philosopher, social reformer, entrepreneur and essayist (1796–1864). He was born at Paris.
Benjamin Henry LatrobeDesigner · DesignBenjamin Henry Latrobe was an American and British architect, naturalist, painter, draftsperson and engineer (1764–1820). He was born at Fulneck Moravian Settlement and died at New Orleans.
Charles Joseph MinardAuthor · Maps and atlasesCharles Joseph Minard (1781–1870) was a France civil engineer, engineer and cartographer.
Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-SimonAuthor · BooksClaude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon was a French philosopher, economist, journalist, historian, writer and sociologist (1760–1825). He was born at Paris.
Colin MackenzieAuthor · Maps and atlasesColin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was a Kingdom of Great Britain linguist, cartographer and engineer.
Eberhard Friedrich WalckerPerson · Music memorabiliaEberhard Friedrich Walcker (1794–1872) was a Kingdom of Württemberg organ builder, musical instrument maker and composer.
Edme-François JomardAuthor · Maps and atlasesEdme-François Jomard (1777–1862) was a France archaeologist, anthropologist and Egyptologist.
Ferdinand BerthoudArtist · WatchesFerdinand Berthoud (1727–1807) was a Kingdom of Prussia watchmaker, encyclopédistes and master craftsman.
François-Nicolas MartinetEngraver · PrintsFrançois-Nicolas Martinet was a French engineer, engraver, naturalist, ornithologist, draftsperson and graphic artist (1731–1804). He died at Paris.
Franz SieberDesigner · DesignFranz Sieber (1789–1844) was a Austrian Empire botanist, architect and engineer.
George WashingtonAuthor · BooksGeorge Washington (1732–1799) was a Kingdom of Great Britain politician, farmer and cartographer.
Gheorghe AsachiAuthor · BooksGheorghe Asachi (1788–1869) was a Romanian linguist, lithographer and poet.
Giovanni Battista NolliAuthor · Maps and atlasesGiovanni Battista Nolli (1701–1756) was a Italy engineer, architect and cartographer.
Ignaz von BornAuthor · BooksIgnaz von Born (1742–1791) was an engineer, metallurgist and mineralogist.
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-PierreAuthor · BooksJacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French geographical engineer (military cartographer), novelist, botanist, writer and engineer (1737–1814). He was born at Le Havre.
Jacques-Nicolas BellinAuthor · Maps and atlasesJacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was a France cartographer, encyclopédistes and geographer.
Jan PotockiAuthor · BooksJan Potocki was a Russian anthropologist, historian, writer, engineer and archaeologist (1761–1815). He was born at Pykiv and died at Uladivka.
Jean-Baptiste DebretArtist · PaintingsJean-Baptiste Debret (1768–1848) was a French painter, engineer and illustrator.
Jean-Charles de BordaAuthor · BooksJean-Charles de Borda was a French mathematician, physicist, political scientist, military officer, military engineer and writer (1733–1799). He was born at Dax and died at Paris.
Jean-Rodolphe PerronetDesigner · DesignJean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708–1794) was a France architect, civil engineer and encyclopédistes.
Jeong Yak-yongAuthor · BooksJeong Yak-yong was a philosopher, poet, engineer, politician and writer (1762–1836). He was born at Gwangju.
John FitchArtist · WatchesJohn Fitch (1743–1798) was a United States inventor, watchmaker and engineer.
John Joseph MerlinArtist · WatchesJohn Joseph Merlin (1735–1803) was a engineer, watchmaker and inventor.
John MontresorAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Montresor was an American engineer, cartographer, military personnel, sapper and soldier (1736–1799). He was born at Gibraltar and died at Maidstone.
John RennieDesigner · DesignJohn Rennie (1761–1821) was a British engineer, businessperson and architect.
Lazare CarnotAuthor · BooksLazare Carnot was a French mathematician, politician, military officer, physicist and engineer (1753–1823). He was born at Nolay and died at Magdeburg.
Luis Alejandro BerthierArtist · SculptureLuis Alejandro Berthier (1753–1815) was a France sculptor, politician and military personnel.
Marc Isambard BrunelDesigner · DesignMarc Isambard Brunel (1769–1849) was a French engineer and architect.
Pascal CosteDesigner · DesignPascal Coste (1787–1879) was a France architect, art historian and painter.
Pierre JacotinAuthor · Maps and atlasesPierre Jacotin was a French explorer, architectural drafter, engineer, cartographer and geographer (1765–1827). He was born at Champigny-lès-Langres and died at former 11th arrondissement of Paris.
Pierre MéchainAuthor · Maps and atlasesPierre Méchain (1744–1804) was a France astronomer, cartographer and engineer.
Robert FultonArtist · PaintingsRobert Fulton (1765–1815) was a United States engineer, inventor and painter.
Rouget de LisleAuthor · BooksRouget de Lisle (1760–1836) was a France composer, poet and writer.
Sámuel MikovinyEngraver · PrintsSámuel Mikoviny (1700–1750) was a Hungary mathematician, astronomer and engineer.
Tommaso TemanzaAuthor · BooksTommaso Temanza was an architect, writer, engineer and art historian (1705–1789). He was born at Venice.
Wolfgang von KempelenArtist · PaintingsWolfgang von Kempelen (1734–1804) was a Hungary engineer, writer and painter.

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