Cornelis Drebbel

Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel, Alkmaar 1572 – Londen 1633, "a Bold mind, a show-off to the World"

The Edison of his time; Brilliant empiric researcher and innovator, Drebbels constructions and innovations cover in particular measurement- and control technology, pneumatics, optics, chemistry and hydraulics. With Staten General he registers several patents: a new invention to elevate fresh water in quantity, a perpetual watch that will run a hundred years and more without winding, improved the flues of chimneys.