The concept of chimes on clocks can be traced back to the 13th century, with the development of mechanical clocks in Europe. The first known clock to incorporate chimes was created by Giovanni de Dondi in the 14th century. However, it was the later advancements by clockmakers, such as the addition of the Westminster chime by Joseph Williamson in the 19th century, that popularized chimes in clocks. Thus, while there isn't a single inventor, various clockmakers contributed to the evolution of chimes in clock design.
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