Johann Conrad Gütle
Johann Conrad Gütle (born March 25, 1747 in Schwabach , † October 18, 1827 in Nuremberg ; sometimes also Konrad ) was a Nuremberg instrument maker , private teacher in mathematics, physics and chemistry and author of several publications on mechanics and electricity . He installed the first lightning rod in Nuremberg.
Works
- Description of various electrical machines for use in schools. Nuremberg 1790 (2nd vol., Nuremberg 1794).
- Magic mechanics, or description of mechanical magic amusements. Nuremberg 1794.
- Magic gnomonic or entertainment for lovers of sundial art . Haueisen, Ansbach 1797.
- Description and illustration of a newly set up, very effective electrical, simple glass pane machine for producing both types of electricity. AG Schneider & Weigel, Nuremberg 1811.
- Pleasant and useful recreational hours for young people of both sexes in amusements brought forth by nature and art. EH Zeh'schen Buchhandlung, Nuremberg.
Web links
literature
Siegfried Kett: Johann Conrad Gütle - Mechanicus, showman, electrifier and miracle healer, physicist, chemist, teacher, book author and mail order company, in: Communications of the Association for the History of the City of Nuremberg, Volume 96, Nuremberg 2009, pages 177–228.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gütle, Johann Conrad |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German instrument maker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 25, 1747 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schwabach |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 18, 1827 |
| Place of death | Nuremberg |