Jean-Philippe Rameau vs John Harrison
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Compare the life timelines of Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) and John Harrison (1693–1776) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 71 years, from 1693 to 1764.
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Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764)
- — Born in Dijon, France Verified
- — Traveled to Italy and worked as a provincial organist Verified
- — Published the Traité de l'harmonie Verified
- — Settled permanently in Paris Verified
- — Married Marie-Louise Mangot Verified
- — Premiere of his first opera, Hippolyte et Aricie Verified
- — Premiere of the opéra-ballet Les Indes galantes Verified
- — Appointed composer of the king's chamber music Verified
- — Ennobled shortly before his death Verified
- — Died in Paris Verified
John Harrison (1693–1776)
- — Born in Foulby, Yorkshire, England Verified
- — Family moved to Barrow upon Humber, Lincolnshire Verified
- — Built his first pendulum clock, made almost entirely of wood Verified
- — Travelled to London seeking support under the Longitude Act Verified
- — Completed his first marine timekeeper, H1, and tested it on a voyage to Lisbon Verified
- — Completed the H4 marine watch Verified
- — H4 proved itself on a trial voyage to Jamaica Verified
- — Received a final monetary award from Parliament Verified
- — Died in London Verified