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221 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
Ada LovelaceAuthor · BooksAda Lovelace (1815–1852) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland mathematician, programmer and poet.
Adolphe SaxPerson · Music memorabiliaAdolphe Sax (1814–1894) was a Belgian musical instrument maker, inventor and musician.
Adriaan Daniel FokkerPerson · Music memorabiliaAdriaan Daniel Fokker (1887–1972) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands physicist, composer and musicologist.
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.
al-JazariAuthor · Booksal-Jazari (1164–1206) was a mathematician, inventor and writer.
Albert EinsteinAuthor · BooksAlbert Einstein (1879–1955) was a Kingdom of Württemberg theoretical physicist, philosopher of science and inventor.
Albert Henry MunsellArtist · PaintingsAlbert Henry Munsell was an American painter, inventor and teacher (1858–1918). He was born at Boston and died at Brookline.
Alberto Vázquez-FigueroaPerson · Film memorabiliaAlberto Vázquez-Figueroa (born 1936) is a Spanish writer, film director and screenwriter.
Alexander SkeneArtist · SculptureAlexander Skene (1837–1900) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland military physician, sculptor and physician.
Alexandre AlexeieffEngraver · PrintsAlexandre Alexeieff (1901–1982) was a France animator, illustrator and inventor.
Alfonso BialettiDesigner · Modern designAlfonso Bialetti (1888–1970) was a Italy inventor, entrepreneur and designer.
Alfred NobelPhotographer · PhotographyAlfred Nobel (1833–1896) was a Sweden chemist, industrialist and philanthropist.
Alois SenefelderPerson · Film memorabiliaAlois Senefelder (1771–1834) was an inventor, lithographer and playwright.
Altina SchinasiDesigner · Modern designAltina Schinasi (1907–1999) was a United States painter, sculptor and designer.
Amanda JonesAuthor · BooksAmanda Jones (1835–1914) was a United States writer, poet and inventor.
Amédée-François FrézierAuthor · Maps and atlasesAmédée-François Frézier (1682–1773) was a Kingdom of France explorer, military engineer and engineer.
Andrey NartovArtist · SculptureAndrey Nartov (1693–1756) was a Tsardom of Russia inventor, turner and writer.
Antonio BernocchiDesigner · Modern designAntonio Bernocchi (1859–1930) was an Italian dressmaker, entrepreneur and designer.
Artemy LebedevDesigner · Modern designArtemy Lebedev was a Soviet and Russian designer, celebrity, businessperson, inventor, entrepreneur and youtuber (born 1975). He was born at Moscow.
Auguste LumièrePhotographer · PhotographyAuguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French inventor, engineer and biologist.
B. F. SkinnerAuthor · BooksB. F. Skinner was an American psychologist, philosopher, inventor, ethologist, autobiographer and university teacher (1904–1990). He was born at Susquehanna Depot and died at Cambridge.
Bartolomeo CristoforiPerson · Music memorabiliaBartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) was a musical instrument maker, piano maker and inventor.
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.
Bill AtkinsonDesigner · Modern designBill Atkinson (1951–2025) was a United States programmer, photographer and computer scientist.
Birt AcresPhotographer · PhotographyBirt Acres (1854–1918) was a United States film director, film producer and cinematographer.
ButadesArtist · CeramicsButades (700–600) was a Sicyon inventor, ceramicist and potter.
Carl AkeleyPhotographer · PhotographyCarl Akeley was an American sculptor, photographer, inventor, biologist, naturalist and taxidermist (1864–1926). He was born at Clarendon and died at Mount Mikeno.
Carlo RattiDesigner · DesignCarlo Ratti (born 1971) is an Italian architect, engineer and inventor.
Charles CrosPhotographer · PhotographyCharles Cros (1842–1888) was a France poet, photographer and inventor.
Charles LindberghAuthor · BooksCharles Lindbergh was an American air force officer, inventor, aviation writer, autobiographer, diarist and fighter pilot (1902–1974). He was born at Detroit and died at Kīpahulu.
Chuck HobermanDesigner · DesignChuck Hoberman was an American inventor, architect, engineer and businessperson (born 1956). He was born at Cambridge.
Cornelis DrebbelEngraver · PrintsCornelis Drebbel (1572–1633) was a Dutch Republic inventor, submariner and chemist.
Corradino D'AscanioDesigner · Modern designCorradino D'Ascanio (1891–1981) was a Italy military flight engineer, inventor and designer.
Curt O. SchallerDesigner · Modern designCurt O. Schaller (born 1964) was a Germany cinematographer, steadicam operator and photographer.
Cy EndfieldPerson · Film memorabiliaCy Endfield (1914–1995) was an American screenwriter, film producer and inventor.
Daan RoosegaardeArtist · SculptureDaan Roosegaarde was a Dutch innovator, inventor, architect, computer artist, installation artist and light artist (born 1979). He was born at Nieuwkoop.
David KakabadzeArtist · PaintingsDavid Kakabadze was a Russian and Soviet painter, photographer, filmmaker, scenographer, art historian and explorer (1889–1952). He was born at Didi-Kukhi and died at Tbilisi.
David RittenhouseArtist · WatchesDavid Rittenhouse (1732–1796) was a United States astronomer, mathematician and inventor.
Earl TupperDesigner · Modern designEarl Tupper (1907–1983) was a United States entrepreneur, inventor and designer.
Earle DicksonDesigner · Modern designEarle Dickson was an American inventor and designer (1892–1961). He died at Kitchener.
Edward Craven WalkerPerson · Film memorabiliaEdward Craven Walker (1918–2000) was a British inventor, aircraft pilot and director.
Edward Raymond TurnerPhotographer · PhotographyEdward Raymond Turner was a photographer, inventor and filmmaker (1873–1903). He was born at Clevedon and died at London.
Eleanor CoadeArtist · SculptureEleanor Coade was a British businessperson, sculptor, inventor and entrepreneur (1733–1821). She was born at Exeter and died at Camberwell.
Elwood HaynesAuthor · BooksElwood Haynes was an American entrepreneur, inventor, racing automobile driver and writer (1857–1925). He was born at Portland and died at Kokomo.
Emánuel MoórPerson · Music memorabiliaEmánuel Moór (1863–1931) was a British pianist, composer and piano maker.
Emile BerlinerPerson · Music memorabiliaEmile Berliner (1851–1929) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Émile ReynaudPhotographer · PhotographyÉmile Reynaud (1844–1918) was a French draftsperson, photographer and film director.
Emmanuel SwedenborgAuthor · BooksEmmanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) was a Swedish physicist, philosopher and theologian.
Engelbert ZaschkaAuthor · BooksEngelbert Zaschka (1895–1955) was a German writer, inventor and composer.
Ernie BallPerson · Music memorabiliaErnie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, classical guitarist and inventor (1930–2004). He was born at Santa Monica and died at San Luis Obispo.
Ernő RubikArtist · SculptureErnő Rubik (born 1944) was a Hungary architect, university teacher and engineer.
Étienne-Jules MareyPhotographer · PhotographyÉtienne-Jules Marey (1830–1904) was a French inventor, photographer and physician.
Eugène BourdonArtist · WatchesEugène Bourdon (1808–1884) was a France inventor, watchmaker and instrument maker.
Eugene KasperskyAuthor · BooksEugene Kaspersky (born 1965) was a Soviet Union computer scientist, programmer and inventor.
Farkas BolyaiAuthor · BooksFarkas Bolyai was a mathematician, poet, inventor and astronomer (1775–1856). He was born at Buia and died at Târgu Mureș.
Francesco Faà di BrunoPerson · Music memorabiliaFrancesco Faà di Bruno (1825–1888) was a Kingdom of Italy mathematician, Catholic priest and inventor.
Frederick Scott ArcherPhotographer · PhotographyFrederick Scott Archer (1813–1857) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland photographer, sculptor and inventor.
Fritz von OpelAuthor · BooksFritz von Opel (1899–1971) was a Germany engineer, inventor and racing automobile driver.
Fructuós GelabertPerson · Film memorabiliaFructuós Gelabert (1874–1955) was a Spanish inventor, screenwriter and film director.
Gabriel LippmannPhotographer · PhotographyGabriel Lippmann (1845–1921) was a France physicist, inventor and photographer.
Gaston GlockDesigner · Modern designGaston Glock (1929–2023) was a Austria engineer, inventor and designer.
George Albert SmithPhotographer · PhotographyGeorge Albert Smith (1864–1959) was a United Kingdom film director, film producer and photographer.
George AntheilPerson · Music memorabiliaGeorge Antheil (1900–1959) was a United States composer, pianist and film score composer.
George E. SmithPhotographer · PhotographyGeorge E. Smith (1930–2025) was a United States physicist, photographer and scientist.
George GamowAuthor · BooksGeorge Gamow (1904–1968) was a Russian Empire physicist, inventor and writer.
George GrahamArtist · WatchesGeorge Graham (1673–1751) was a Kingdom of Great Britain watchmaker, inventor and geophysicist.
Gerardus MercatorAuthor · BooksGerardus Mercator was a gerardus mercator is recorded as holy roman empire and habsburg netherlands. author. Gerardus Mercator was born in 1512. Gerardus Mercator died in 1594. Gerardus Mercator is recorded as mathematic
Gianni A. SarconeDesigner · Modern designGianni A. Sarcone was an Italian writer, inventor, mathematician, artist, journalist and designer (born 1962). He was born at Vevey.
Gunther von HagensArtist · SculptureGunther von Hagens (1945–2026) was a Germany anatomist, sculptor and inventor.
Han TerraDesigner · Modern designHan Terra was a South Korean dancer, inventor, designer, creator, editor and writer (born 1982). She was born at Seoul.
Hannibal GoodwinPhotographer · PhotographyHannibal Goodwin (1822–1900) was an American photographer, anglican priest and inventor.
Hans BeckDesigner · Modern designHans Beck was a German inventor, model maker and designer (1929–2009). He was born at Greiz and died at Markdorf.
Hedy LamarrPerson · Film memorabiliaHedy Lamarr (1914–2000) was an Austrian inventor, autobiographer and screenwriter.
Heinrich GöbelArtist · WatchesHeinrich Göbel (1818–1893) was a Kingdom of Prussia engineer, inventor and watchmaker.
Henri RouartArtist · PaintingsHenri Rouart was a French art collector, painter, inventor, engineer, politician and military personnel (1833–1912). He was born at Paris.
Henry FordAuthor · BooksHenry Ford was an American entrepreneur, inventor, writer, politician, racing automobile driver and journalist (1863–1947). He was born at Springwells Township and died at Dearborn.
Hércules FlorenceIllustrator · IllustrationHércules Florence (1804–1879) was a Brazil painter, photographer and patent inventor.
Hertha AyrtonAuthor · BooksHertha Ayrton (1854–1923) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland mathematician, electrical engineer and physicist.
Hippolyte BayardPhotographer · PhotographyHippolyte Bayard (1801–1887) was a France photographer and inventor.
Howard HughesPerson · Film memorabiliaHoward Hughes (1905–1976) was an American film producer, film director and aircraft pilot.
Hugo BorchardtDesigner · Modern designHugo Borchardt was a German designer, inventor and engineer (1844–1924). He was born at Magdeburg and died at Charlottenburg.
Hugo GernsbackAuthor · BooksHugo Gernsback was an American and Luxembourgish inventor, editor, writer, novelist and electrotechnician (1884–1967). He was born at Luxembourg and died at New York City.
Humphry DavyPhotographer · PhotographyHumphry Davy (1778–1829) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland chemist, inventor and physicist.
HypatiaAuthor · BooksHypatia (360–415) was a Byzantine Empire mathematician, philosopher and astronomer.
Immanuel NobelDesigner · DesignImmanuel Nobel (1801–1872) was a Sweden architect, inventor and engineer.
Jack LaLanneAuthor · BooksJack LaLanne was an American nutritionist, businessperson, inventor, chiropractor, dietitian and actor (1914–2011). He was born at San Francisco and died at Morro Bay.
Jack ParsonsAuthor · BooksJack Parsons (1914–1952) was an American chemist, military flight engineer and poet.
Jacob EllehammerArtist · WatchesJacob Ellehammer (1871–1946) was a Kingdom of Denmark inventor, non-fiction writer and engineer.
Jacque FrescoDesigner · Modern designJacque Fresco (1916–2017) was a United States futurist, designer and writer.
Jacques CousteauPhotographer · PhotographyJacques Cousteau (1910–1997) was a France zoologist, explorer and filmmaker.
James BogardusDesigner · DesignJames Bogardus was an American architect, inventor and engineer (1800–1874). He was born at Catskill and died at New York City.
James Buchanan EadsAuthor · BooksJames Buchanan Eads was an American engineer, inventor and writer (1820–1887). He was born at Lawrenceburg and died at Nassau.
James CameronPerson · Film memorabiliaJames Cameron (born 1954) was a Canada film producer, film director and screenwriter.
James Clerk MaxwellPhotographer · PhotographyJames Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland physicist, mathematician and inventor.
James DysonDesigner · Modern designJames Dyson (born 1947) was a United Kingdom inventor, industrial designer and entrepreneur.
James GoslingAuthor · BooksJames Gosling was a Canadian inventor, blogger, programmer, writer and computer scientist (born 1955). He was born at Calgary.
James GregoryAuthor · BooksJames Gregory was a mathematician, astronomer, inventor, university teacher and writer (1638–1675). He was born at The Manse, Drumoak Kirk, Drumoak and died at Edinburgh.
James NaismithAuthor · BooksJames Naismith (1861–1939) was a Canadian inventor, basketball coach and writer.
James NasmythPhotographer · PhotographyJames Nasmyth (1808–1890) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland astronomer, inventor and engineer.
Jan van der HeydenEngraver · PrintsJan van der Heyden (1637–1712) was a Dutch Republic painter, printmaker and firefighter.
Jára CimrmanArtist · PaintingsJára Cimrman (born 1853) was a Cisleithania inventor, composer and playwright.
Jean Eugène Robert-HoudinArtist · WatchesJean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805–1871) was a France inventor, clockmaker and magician.
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.
Johann Friedrich BöttgerArtist · CeramicsJohann Friedrich Böttger (1682–1719) was a Holy Roman Empire ceramicist, chemist and expert pharmacist.
Johannes GutenbergEngraver · PrintsJohannes Gutenberg (1400–1468) was a Holy Roman Empire inventor, typographer and engraver.
John Adams WhipplePhotographer · PhotographyJohn Adams Whipple was an American photographer, astronomer and inventor (1822–1891). He was born at Grafton and died at Cambridge.
John BarnardDesigner · Modern designJohn Barnard (born 1946) was a United Kingdom inventor and designer.
John FitchArtist · WatchesJohn Fitch (1743–1798) was a United States inventor, watchmaker and engineer.
John HaringtonAuthor · BooksJohn Harington (1560–1612) was an inventor, poet and writer.
John HarrisonArtist · WatchesJohn Harrison (1693–1776) was a Kingdom of Great Britain clockmaker, astronomer and inventor.
John Joseph MerlinArtist · WatchesJohn Joseph Merlin (1735–1803) was a engineer, watchmaker and inventor.
John Logie BairdAuthor · BooksJohn Logie Baird was a British physicist, entrepreneur, writer and inventor (1888–1946). He was born at Helensburgh and died at Bexhill-on-Sea.
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.
Joseph PetzvalPhotographer · PhotographyJoseph Petzval (1807–1891) was a Hungarian physicist, mathematician and lens designer.
Joseph WhitworthDesigner · Modern designJoseph Whitworth (1804–1887) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland engineer, entrepreneur and inventor.

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