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Born in {{Wp|Alkmaar}}, {{tag| | Born in {{Wp|Alkmaar}}, the {{tag|Netherlands}} in 1572, deceased in [[:Category:London|London]], [[:Category:England|England]] on 7 November 1633. The {{Wp|Thomas Edison|Edison}} of his time; brilliant empiric {{tag|research}}er and innovator, Drebbel’s constructions and innovations covered in particular measurement and control {{tag|technology}}, {{Wp|pneumatics}}, {{tag|optics}}, {{tag|chemistry}}, {{Wp|hydraulics}}, and {{Wp|pyrotechnics}}. With {{Wp|Staten General}}, he registers several patents: a new invention to elevate fresh water in quantity, a perpetual watch that will run a hundred years and more without winding, improved the flues of chimneys. He wrote some interesting essays about his experiments with air pressure. Made beautiful engravings on the Seven Liberal Arts, and a [[:Category:Map|map]] of the city of Alkmaar. | ||
The '''Cornelis Drebbel''' [[WhatIsWiki|wiki site]] is intended to collect {{tag|knowledge}} about Cornelis Drebbel's life and works. It covers his early life and family in Alkmaar, his etchings with {{Wp|Hendrick Goltzius}} in {{Wp|Haarlem}}, his contemporaries: famous people who influenced him or his remembrance. Furthermore, most of his books and writings are now digitally accessible. | The '''Cornelis Drebbel''' [[WhatIsWiki|wiki site]] is intended to collect {{tag|knowledge}} about Cornelis Drebbel's life and works. It covers his early life and family in Alkmaar, his etchings with {{Wp|Hendrick Goltzius}} in {{Wp|Haarlem}}, his contemporaries: famous people who influenced him or his remembrance. Furthermore, most of his books and writings are now digitally accessible. | ||