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About David Rittenhouse
David Rittenhouse 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.
Everything about David Rittenhouse →- Occupation
- astronomer, mathematician, inventor, watchmaker
- Position held
- Director of the United States Mint, president, Pennsylvania Treasurer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 8, 1732
- Died
- June 26, 1796