Horace-Bénédict de Saussure
Swiss physicist and meteorologist
Born
February 17th, 1740
285 years ago
Died
1799
226 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
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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