Horace-Bénédict de Saussure

Swiss physicist and meteorologist

Horace-Bénédict de Saussure - Scientists & Innovators born February 17th, 1740
Born
Died

1799
227 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

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Switzerland

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Contributed to the fields of physics and meteorology. Developed the first known altitude measuring device, the 'barometer'. Researched the properties of air and the formation of clouds. Conducted significant studies on the nature of heat, leading to advancements in thermometry.

Developed the first altitude measuring device

Conducted studies on heat and thermometry

Researched cloud formation and air properties

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