French Huguenots
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Feb 24, 2025
Gilbert: French Huguenot refugees brought watchmaking expertise to Geneva in the 1500s
“In the late 1500, the French had been rising as a watchmaking powerhouse. And when the balance of power changed in France and the Catholics came to power, the French Huguenot refugees who had talents in jewelry and metalwork and watchmaking fled to Geneva.”