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Voltaire was a universal genius. He was not only a philosopher, but also a clever businessman and made a large fortune, which gave him the freedom to do what he enjoyed.
Jean-Antoine Lepine, 1771, war königlicher Uhrmacher 
Jean Antoine Lepine war Voltaire’s Uhrwerksmeister, im Bild Taschenuhr von 1772 mit Lepine Kaliber
His greatest challenge, however, was to found, vertically diversify and professionally manage the “MANUFACTURE ROYALE DE MONTRES DE FERNEY” (1770-1778). (This is not directly related to the products and the brand Manufacture Royale !)
To be read in an exciting book with the title
MONSIEUR DE VOLTAIRE – THE CUNNING WATCH MANAGER OF FERNEY
1770-1778: Eight years that shaped the Swiss watch industry.
Get your personal copy, dedicated by the author Karl H. Nuber, for a subscription price of 58 CHF plus shipping costs of 5 CHF domestic and 10 CHF international by prepayment via PayPal.
Publication date: December 2022 (print on demand), limited edition, with illustrations by Carlos Primeros.
If you have queries please let me know.
