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Facts about Christiaan Huygens

Christiaan Huygens

Born in The Hague, Christiaan Huygens was the second son of Constantijn Huygens, a well-placed official who was secretary to the princes of Orange.

Christiaan Huygens

In 1675, Christiaan Huygens patented a pocket watch.

Christiaan Huygens

Christiaan Huygens (April 14, 1629 – July 8, 1695), was a Dutch mathematician, astronomer, and physicist best known for his astronomical discoveries, including the rings of the planet Saturn and Saturn's largest satellite, Titan.

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