Christiaan Huygens
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Christiaan Huygens was a prominent Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer in the 17th century, known for his groundbreaking work in the field of optics and mechanics. He made significant contributions to the understanding of light, particularly with his wave theory and the invention of the first practical pendulum clock, which greatly enhanced timekeeping accuracy. Huygens also explored the nature of Saturn's rings and discovered its largest moon, Titan, expanding the horizons of celestial observation.
Национальность
Голландский
Дата рождения
April 14, 1629
Место рождения
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Дата смерти
July 8, 1695
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