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Robert Boyle, Irish born chemist and physicist, c1689-1690
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Robert Boyle, Irish born chemist and physicist, c1689-1690
Robert Boyle, Irish born chemist and physicist, c1689-1690. Boyle (1627-1691) was the seventh son of the first Earl of Cork. After Eton he travelled extensively in Europe, before commencing (with his assistant Robert Hooke) experiments on improving the air pump invented by Otto von Guericke. Boyles many experiments on air, vacuum, combustion, and respiration led to the publication in 1661 of his The Sceptical Chymist, in which he criticised current theories of matter, particularly those relating to alchemy. In 1662 he formulated Boyles Law, which states that the pressure and volume of gas are inversely proportional. He was a founder member of the Royal Society, though in 1680 he refused to become their first president as he was unwilling to take the oath of allegiance to the monarchy. From the National Portrait Gallery, London
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This print showcases Robert Boyle, the renowned Irish-born chemist and physicist, captured around 1689-1690. Born in 1627 as the seventh son of the first Earl of Cork, Boyle's intellectual curiosity led him to travel extensively throughout Europe after his education at Eton. Collaborating with his assistant Robert Hooke, he embarked on experiments to enhance Otto von Guericke's air pump. Boyle's groundbreaking investigations encompassed various aspects of air, vacuum, combustion, and respiration. In 1661, he published "The Sceptical Chymist" a significant work that challenged prevailing theories on matter and alchemy. One notable outcome of his research was Boyles Law formulated in 1662 – it established that gas pressure and volume are inversely proportional. As a founding member of the Royal Society, Boyle played an instrumental role in advancing scientific knowledge during this period. However, when offered the position of their first president in 1680, he declined due to his refusal to swear allegiance to the monarchy. This remarkable portrait captures Boyle's essence as a pioneering figure in science during the seventeenth century. The vibrant colors bring out every detail from his distinguished hairstyle to his focused gaze. Preserved by Johann Kerseboom through oil painting technique and now housed at London's National Portrait Gallery; this image serves as a testament to Boyle's contributions that continue shaping our understanding of chemistry and physics today.
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