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Guild Mastership
- When
- November 1509
- Where
- Nuremberg
- Part of
- Peter Henlein's Pocketwatch
Henlein achieved master status in the Nuremberg locksmith guild in November 1509, establishing his professional standing before the watch invention.
In November 1509, Peter Henlein became a master in the city's locksmith guild. This professional qualification preceded his recognized work on portable timepieces and established his status as a skilled craftsman in Nuremberg.
Sources
- Peter Henlein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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