Johann Jacob Schweppe
German-Swiss watchmaker and scientist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johann Jacob Schweppe (/ˈʃvɛpə/ SHVEP-ə, German: [ˈjoːhan ˈjaːkɔp ˈʃvɛpə]; 16 March 1740 – 18 November 1821) was a German-Swiss watchmaker and amateur scientist who developed the first practical process to manufacture bottled carbonated mineral water, based on a process discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1767.[1] His company, Schweppes, regards Priestley as “the father of our industry”.[2]
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Born | (1740-03-16)March 16, 1740 |
Died | November 18, 1821(1821-11-18) (aged 81) |
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Years active | 1765−1821 |
Known for | Manufacturing carbonated mineral water, company founder |
Notable work | Schweppes founder |
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