Born-1732
Died-1796
Family-
(Father)-Matthias Rittenhouse
(Married)-First married Eleanor Coulston, when she died, he married Hannah Jacob
Education-Self-taught, mostly learned from books and a toolkit he recieved from his unlce, who was a furniture maker
Early Life-Established good mathematic and mechanical skills; at an early age, built a model water mill; at age 17, built a wooden clock
Famous For-Constructed the first American astonomical observatory with telescope; invented metallic thermometer; master clockmaker
How does he relate to the US Financial System?-He was the first Director of the US Mint in Philadelphia(1792-1795)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
David Rittenhouse
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Character profile is well done and strong. Good information. Great picture. I am learning so much about your topic. Would you mind if we invited the whole class so that we can use yours as a model?
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