When was the Pendulum Clock invented?

The Pendulum Clock was invented in 1656 by Christiaan Huygens in the Netherlands.

A timekeeping device that uses the regular swing of a pendulum to measure intervals.

Year invented1656
InventorChristiaan Huygens
CountryNetherlands
Region at the timeDutch Republic
CategoryScience

Who invented the Pendulum Clock?

Christiaan Huygens invented the Pendulum Clock in 1656 in the Netherlands.

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