Georges Frederic Roskopf
Georges Frederic Roskopf | |
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| Born | 15 March 1813 |
| Died | 14 April 1889 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | German-Swiss |
| Citizenship | Swiss |
| Occupation | watchmaker |
| Known for | invented pin-pallet escapement |
Georges Frederic Roskopf (15 March 1813 – 14 April 1889), the inventor of the pin-pallet escapement, was born in Germany and became a naturalized Swiss citizen.