About Jean de Wouters
Lived 1905 – 1973 (aged 68). Jean de Wouters was a Belgian engineer and inventor.
Jean Guy Marie Josef chevalier de Wouters d'Oplinter (1905 – 1973) was a Belgian inventor and aeronautical engineer. He was born in Brussels. In 1957, he created the Calypso-Phot for Jacques-Yves Cousteau under their La Spirotechnique company name. It was later licensed to Nikon, where it became the Nikonos, (for a period sold in Europe as the Calypso-Nikkor). De Wouters apparently worked in aviation earlier in life, possibly during World War II, since he holds several patents for airplane improvements dating to that time period. He died in Rome in 1973.
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Who was Jean de Wouters?
Belgian inventor and aeronautical engineer (1905–1973)
When was Jean de Wouters born?
Jean de Wouters was born on 27 January 1905 in Brussels.
When did Jean de Wouters die?
Jean de Wouters died on 22 April 1973 in Rome.
What was Jean de Wouters's occupation?
Jean de Wouters was an engineer and inventor.
What nationality was Jean de Wouters?
Jean de Wouters was Belgian.
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