John Harrison (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). Artist: Thomas King.

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John Harrison, (1693-1776). Inventor of the marine chronometer in 1757, (20th century). A self-educated English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, solving the problem of calculating longitude while at sea. He was awarded a government prize for its accuracy ater sea trials.

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