This is the 8446th most frequent German word.
kempelen
The word "kempelen" does not exist in standard German. It may be a proper noun or misspelling.
In this sentence, the usage of 'Kempelen' refers to the person Wolfgang von Kempelen, known for creating the chess automaton.
Kempelen baute eine mechanische Schachmaschine.
Kempelen built a mechanical chess machine.
Here, 'Kempelen' is used as a possessive noun, relating to his invention.
Die Geschichte von Kempelens Erfindung ist faszinierend.
The story of Kempelen's invention is fascinating.
In this instance, 'Kempelen' is employed to reference the body of work or inventions created by Kempelen.