Why did Christiaan Huygens invent the clock?

Christiaan Huygens invented the pendulum clock in 1656 to improve the accuracy of timekeeping. Prior to his invention, clocks were often imprecise, leading to issues in navigation and scientific observation. By employing a pendulum mechanism, Huygens significantly enhanced the clock's precision, allowing for more reliable time measurement. His work laid the foundation for advancements in horology and contributed to the scientific revolution.