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Events

• The company name Patek & Co. was changed to Patek Philippe & Co. on 1st January, 1851.
• Instigated by Dr. Josef Girard, the Councillors of Grenschen decided on 7th January, 1851 to build up a clock- and watch-making industry.

Births

• Jules-Louis Audemars was born on 28th March, 1851 in Le Brassus.
• Alfred Huguenin was born on 10th June, 1851 in La Sagne.
• Georg Ludwig Jacob was born on 28th July, 1851 in Schmölln.
• Hippolyte Parrenin was born on 10th August, 1851 in Le Russey.
• Georges-Emile Huguenin was born on 17th August, 1851 in La Chaux-de-Fonds geboren.