Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz
watchmaker from the Principality of Neuchâtel
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Summary
Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz was born on October 13, 1752[1], in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2]. He died on November 15, 1791[3], in Naples[4]. He worked as a watchmaker[5] and mechanical automaton engineer[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Pierre Jaquet-Droz[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[9], Republic of Geneva[10]
- Employer: Pierre Jaquet-Droz[11]
- Notable work: Jaquet-Droz automata[12]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz[15]
- Given name: Henri-Louis[16]
- Official website: https://www.jaquet-droz.com/fr/the-extraordinary-history-jaquet-droz[17]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: La Chaux-de-Fonds[18], Le Locle[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
- Commons Creator page: Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz[21]
- P14608: 138001871[22]
FAQs
Where was Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz born?
Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz's place of birth was La Chaux-de-Fonds[2].
Where did Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz die?
Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz passed away in Naples[4].
Who were Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz's parents?
Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz's father was Pierre Jaquet-Droz[8].
What did Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz do for work?
Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz worked as a watchmaker[5] and mechanical automaton engineer[6].