David Rittenhouse

David Rittenhouse
A 1796 portrait of Rittenhouse
Born(1732-04-08)April 8, 1732
DiedJune 26, 1796(1796-06-26) (aged 64)
Occupation(s)Astronomer
Inventor
Mathematician
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David Rittenhouse (April 8, 1732 – June 26, 1796) was an 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.