David Rittenhouse
Astronomer
1732 – 1796
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Who was David Rittenhouse?
David Rittenhouse was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.
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- Born
- Apr 8, 1732
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- United States of America
- Germany
- Profession
- Education
- Rutgers University
- Died
- Jun 26, 1796
Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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