Cornelis Drebbel
Dutch inventor of the submarine
Born
1572
454 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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An inventor and engineer, contributed significantly to early submarine design and development. Developed a working model of the submarine in the early 1600s, which included oars and a mechanism for submersion. Engaged in various scientific experiments and innovations in England while serving at the court of King James I. Drebbel's submarine was tested in the Thames River and demonstrated for court officials.
Designed one of the first submarines
Created the Drebbel submarine in 1620
Developed an early version of a thermometer
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