Christopher Polhem

Christopher Polhammar better known as Christopher Polhem, which he took after his ennoblement in 1716, was a Swedish scientist, inventor, and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.

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Who was born first?

• Christopher Polhem was born 2 years before Guillaume Amontons
• Christopher Polhem was born 3 years before Thomas Newcomen
• Christopher Polhem was born 6 years after Bartolomeo Cristofori
• Christopher Polhem was born 6 years after Johann Christoph Denner
• Christopher Polhem was born 11 years after Thomas Savery

Timeline

1. Thomas Savery1650 – May 1715
2. Bartolomeo CristoforiMay 4, 1655 – January 27, 1731
3. Johann Christoph DennerAugust 13, 1655 – April 1707
4. Christopher Polhem (this page)December 18, 1661 – August 30, 1751
5. Guillaume AmontonsAugust 31, 1663 – October 11, 1705
6. Thomas NewcomenFebruary 28, 1664 – August 5, 1729

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