In which year was John Harrison born?
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John Harrison was born in 1693 in Foulby, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He is best known as a clockmaker and is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of navigation. Harrison's most significant achievement was the development of the marine chronometer, which allowed sailors to accurately determine their longitude at sea.
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