History

Century

Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué

Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué

1776-1856
French mathematician and clockmaker.
Production of edifice clocks.

1838-1842
Construction of the third astronomical clock of Strasbourg cathedral (with Albert and Théodore Ungerer). Combining mathematical solutions and ingenious mechanical solutions such as a celestial globe with equinox precision, solar and moon equations and an ecclesiastic comput (calendar); it is considered to be one of the most sophisticated and complex monumental clocks.

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