Peter Henlein

Peter Henlein Peter Henlein (also spelled Henle or Hele) (1485 - August 1542), a locksmith, clockmaker, and watchmaker of Nuremberg, Germany, is often considered the inventor of the watch. He was one of the first craftsmen to make small ornamental portable clocks which were often worn as pendants or attached to clothing, and which are regarded as the first watches. Many sources also erroneously credit him as the inventor of the mainspring. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Deutsch 2000 : Eine Einführung in die moderne Umgangssprache. Band 3, Arbeitsbuch / by Henle, Peter

    Published 1981
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