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Robert Boyle

Robert Boyle

January 25, 1627 –December 31, 1691

Physicist, Chemist, Philosopher, Naturalist

Lived 64 years

Born in
Lismore
Passed away in
London

Robert Boyle (; 25 January 1627 – 31 December 1691) was an Anglo-Irish chemist, alchemist, physicist, theologian, and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry, and one of the pioneers of modern experimental scientific method.

He is best known for Boyle's law, which describes the inversely proportional relationship between the absolute pressure and volume of a gas, if the temperature is kept constant within a closed system.

Among his works, The Sceptical Chymist is seen as a cornerstone book in the field of chemistry. He was a devout and pious Anglican and is noted for his works in theology.

Notable works: Boyle's law, New Experiments Physico-Mechanicall, Touching the Spring of the Air and its Effects, The Sceptical Chymist Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society Education: Eton College

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Boyle