Nicolas Théodore de Saussure
Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure was a Swiss chemist and student of plant physiology who made seminal advances in phytochemistry. He is one of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis.
Nicolas Théodore de Saussure
Horace Bénédict de Saussure
Horace Bénédict de Saussure was a Genevan geologist, meteorologist, physicist, mountaineer and Alpine explorer, often called the founder of alpinism and modern meteorology, and considered to be the first person to build a successful solar oven.
Portrait of Horace Bénédict de Saussure (after the picture by Juel, in the Library at Geneva)
Christian von Mechel, Descent from Mont-Blanc in 1787 by H.B. de Saussure, copper engraving; collection of Teylers Museum, Haarlem
Anemometer: a metal plate catches the wind and weight keep it still; their mass measure the strength of the wind (MHS Geneva).
Electrometer