David Rittenhouse

David Rittenhouse (April 8, 1732 – June 26, 1796) was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.

Personal facts

David Rittenhouse
Birth dateApril 08, 1732
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Paper Mill Run
Date of deathJune 26, 1796

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External resources

  1. http://etc.princeton.edu/CampusWWW/Companion/rittenhouse_orrery.html
  2. http://everything2.com/title/David%2520Rittenhouse
  3. http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=PHTEAH000042000002000076000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=Yes
  4. http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/1700s/rittenhouse_david.html
  5. http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/pennhistory/orrery/orrery.html
  6. http://www.rittenhouseastronomicalsociety.org
  7. http://www.rittenhousetown.org