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Banneker, Benjamin (1731-1806)
An American astronomer, surveyor, and mathematician who published almanacs in 1792-1797.

In 1753, having studied only a pocket watch, Banneker constructed a striking clock, the first of it kind in America.

He took part in the survey that prepared the establishment of the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C.

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