Louis Chapotot
Louis Chapotot (17th century) was a French scientific instrument maker.
French maker of optical and mathematical instruments. Worked in Paris, 1670–1700, at Quai de l'Horloge du Palais à la Sphère. He was an apprentice to Guillaume Ménard and appointed Master of the Corporation des Fondeurs. He produced many types of instruments, including sundials, surveying instruments, mathematical instruments, and simple microscopes. His son Jean continued the business until about 1721.
References
[edit]- Museo Galileo. "Louis Chapotot". Catalogue of the Museo Galileo's Instruments on Display. catalogue.museogalileo.it
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