October 7, 2022 · 1 min · 179 words · Roger Whaley
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Following a period spent at the University of Erlangen studying theology, Johann Reichold left to work as a private teacher. He would eventually become a parson at Dottenheim.
In spite of his religious position, Reichold was passionate about mathematics and engineering and gave lectures on both subjects.
He not only created a calculating machine, but also manufactured wooden clocks and instruments, including a pedometer device.
Willgodt Odhner – Biography, History and Inventions: He was born in Sweden but found his fortunes in 19th-century Russia. There he created the turnstile and also his calculators which were sold right into the late 20th century. Read about this persevering inventor, here.
La Verne Noyes – Biography, History and Inventions: This inventor of English descent is credited with inventing the book holder and a device for converting wind to electricity. Discover who he truly was in this article.
John Mauchly – Complete Biography, History, and Inventions: Engineering and physics were his lifelong passions. In this article, we reveal the life of the man who designed and created the world’s first computers.
