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Peter Henlein

Inventor and clockmaker
Peter Henlein, a locksmith and clockmaker of Nuremberg, Germany, is often considered the inventor of the watch. He was one of the first craftsmen to make small ornamental portable clocks which were often worn as pendants or attached to clothing,... Wikipedia
Born: 1485, Nuremberg, Germany
Died: August 1542 (age 57 years), Nuremberg, Germany
Family: Herman Henlein (older brother)
Known for: Inventor of the watch
Other names: Peter Hele, Peter Henle
Parents: Peter Henlein (father); Barbara Henlein (mother)