John Harrison vs Voltaire
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Compare the life timelines of John Harrison (1693–1776) and Voltaire (1694–1778) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 82 years, from 1694 to 1776.
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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
Voltaire (1694–1778)
- — Born in Paris, France Verified
- — Imprisoned in the Bastille
- — Went into exile in England Verified
- — Published Candide Verified
- — Died in Paris, France Verified