John Harrison (1693–1776) was an English carpenter, clockmaker, and inventor renowned for his significant contributions to the development of accurate timekeeping devices, particularly marine chronometers. His work was crucial for solving the problem of determining longitude at sea, a significant navigational challenge of the 18th century. Harrison is best known for his series of timepieces, particularly H1, H2, H3, and H4.
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