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Johann Bessler
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Diagram of a purported perpetual-motion machine designed by Johann Bessler (known as Orffyreus).
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Johann Bessler

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Also known as: Orffyreus
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  • perpetual motion
    perpetual motion

    …marquess of Worcester (1601–67), and Johann Bessler, known as Orffyreus (1680–1745). Both machines gave impressive demonstrations by virtue of their ability to operate for long periods of time, but they could not run indefinitely.

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    …marquess of Worcester (1601–67), and Johann Bessler, known as Orffyreus (1680–1745). Both machines gave impressive demonstrations by virtue of their ability to operate for long periods of time, but they could not run indefinitely.

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