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18th-century inventors

27 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
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 SenefelderPerson · Film memorabiliaAlois Senefelder (1771–1834) was an inventor, lithographer and playwright.
Bedřich Diviš WeberPerson · Music memorabiliaBedřich Diviš Weber (1766–1842) was a composer, musicologist and music educator.
Benjamin BannekerArtist · WatchesBenjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a United States mathematician, astronomer and watchmaker.
Benjamin FranklinAuthor · BooksBenjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was an American politician, publisher and printer.
David RittenhouseArtist · WatchesDavid Rittenhouse (1732–1796) was a United States astronomer, mathematician and inventor.
Eleanor CoadeArtist · SculptureEleanor Coade was a British businessperson, sculptor, inventor and entrepreneur (1733–1821). She was born at Exeter and died at Camberwell.
Farkas BolyaiAuthor · BooksFarkas Bolyai was a mathematician, poet, inventor and astronomer (1775–1856). He was born at Buia and died at Târgu Mureș.
Humphry DavyPhotographer · PhotographyHumphry Davy (1778–1829) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland chemist, inventor and physicist.
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.
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 SpilsburyAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Spilsbury (1739–1769) was a Kingdom of Great Britain geographer, cartographer and inventor.
John WhitehurstArtist · WatchesJohn Whitehurst (1713–1788) was a Kingdom of Great Britain watchmaker, geologist and inventor.
Josef ResselAuthor · BooksJosef Ressel (1793–1857) was an inventor, technician and forester.
Josiah WarrenPerson · Music memorabiliaJosiah Warren was an American musician, inventor, writer, economist, journalist and businessperson (1798–1874). He was born at Boston.
Karl DraisDesigner · Modern designKarl Drais (1785–1851) was a Grand Duchy of Baden inventor, forester and designer.
Louis Carrogis CarmontelleArtist · PaintingsLouis Carrogis Carmontelle was a French painter, architect, playwright, writer, watercolorist and draftsperson (1717–1806). He was born at Paris and died at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
Michael FaradayAuthor · BooksMichael Faraday was a British physicist, chemist, inventor, writer and university teacher (1791–1867). He was born at Newington Butts and died at Hampton Castle.
Pierre Choderlos de LaclosAuthor · BooksPierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French writer, inventor, novelist, military officer and journalist (1741–1803). He was born at Amiens and died at Taranto.
Robert FultonArtist · PaintingsRobert Fulton (1765–1815) was a United States engineer, inventor and painter.
Samuel Finley Breese MorseArtist · SculptureSamuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872) was a United States inventor, physicist and sculptor.
Theobald BoehmPerson · Music memorabiliaTheobald Boehm (1794–1881) was a Kingdom of Bavaria inventor, composer and flautist.
Thomas JeffersonAuthor · BooksThomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was a United States teacher, cryptographer and architect.
Thomas WedgwoodPhotographer · PhotographyThomas Wedgwood (1771–1805) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland scientist, inventor and photographer.
William ThorntonArtist · PaintingsWilliam Thornton (1759–1828) was an American architect, painter and inventor.

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