Edward John Dent | |
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![]() Edward John Dent | |
Born | 19 August 1790 London |
Died | 8 March 1853 London |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Clockmaker and watchmaker |
Significant advance | accurate clocks and marine chronometers |
Edward John Dent (1790–1853) was a famous English watchmaker noted for his highly accurate clocks and marine chronometers.
He founded the Dent company.