Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit was a famous German physicist and inventor, credited with creating one of the first reliable temperature scales. Fahrenheit is synonymous with temperature measurement and is also known as the creator of the mercury thermometer. Other synonyms for Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit include instrument maker, scientist, and inventor. He is also known for his work on glass blowing and his improvements to the accuracy of thermometers. Fahrenheit is considered one of the greatest contributors to the field of thermometry and his name is still used today as a unit for measuring temperature. His legacy continues to influence the science of thermodynamics and physics.