jean-baptiste vaquette de gribeauval was a french artillery officer and engineer who revolutionised the french cannon, creating a new production system that allowed for lighter, more uniform guns without sacrificing range. his gribeauval system superseded the de vallière system. these guns proved essential to french military victories during the napoleonic wars. gribeauval is credited as the earliest known advocate for the interchangeability of gun parts. he is thus one of the principal influences on the later development (over many decades by many people) of interchangeable manufacture.
Krótka nota biograficzna
- Art period: Early Modern
- Born: 1715, Amiens, France
- Nationality: France
- Typical colors: neutrals
- Top-ranked work: Replica of a 24-pound Siege Cannon on Display Mount, Gribeauval System
- Color intensity: monochromatic
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- Died: 1789
- Lifespan: 74 years
- Museums on APS: Muzeum Armii
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Works on APS: 3
Quiz o sztuce
Do każdego pytania dotyczy tylko jedna poprawna odpowiedź.
Pytanie 1:
What was Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval's primary contribution to military technology?
Pytanie 2:
Which artillery system did Gribeauval's system supersede?
Pytanie 3:
Gribeauval is credited as an early advocate for which manufacturing concept?
Pytanie 4:
During which historical period were Gribeauval's guns essential to French military victories?
Pytanie 5:
In which city was Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval born?
