Robert Boyle
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Robert Boyle
Summary
Robert Boyle is a human[1]. Born in Lismore[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1627[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 31, 1691[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], chemist[7], philosopher[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,674 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Robert Boyle's place of birth was Lismore[2].
- Robert Boyle's place of birth was Lismore Castle[11].
- Robert Boyle died in London[4].
- Robert Boyle was born on January 25, 1627[3].
- Robert Boyle was born on January 25, 1626[12].
- Robert Boyle died on December 31, 1691[5].
- Robert Boyle is buried at St Martin-in-the-Fields[13].
- Robert Boyle's father was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork[14].
- Robert Boyle's mother was Catherine Fenton[15].
- Robert Boyle held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
- Robert Boyle's professions included physicist[6].
- Robert Boyle worked as a chemist[7].
- Robert Boyle worked as a philosopher[8].
- Robert Boyle's professions included naturalist[9].
- Robert Boyle's field of work was physics[17].
- Robert Boyle's field of work was chemistry[18].
- Robert Boyle's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Robert Boyle was employed by University of Oxford[20].
- Robert Boyle was educated at Eton College[21].
- A notable student of Robert Boyle was Robert Hooke[22].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Boyle is Boyle's law[23].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Boyle is New Experiments Physico-Mechanicall, Touching the Spring of the Air and its Effects[24].
- A notable work attributed to Robert Boyle is The Sceptical Chymist[25].
- Robert Boyle received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
- Robert Boyle was a member of Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Lismore[2], a town[28], in Ireland[29] and Lismore Castle[11], an art gallery[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1185[32]. Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1627[3] and January 25, 1626[12]. Robert Boyle's father was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork[14]. His mother was Catherine Fenton[15].
Education
Robert Boyle was educated at Eton College[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], chemist[7], philosopher[8], and naturalist[9]. Fields of work include physics[17], a branch of science[33]; chemistry[18], a branch of science[34]; and philosophy[19], an academic discipline[35]. Robert Boyle was employed by University of Oxford[20]. A notable student of him was Robert Hooke[22]. He supervised Robert Hooke as a doctoral student[36].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Boyle's law[23], a gas law[37]; New Experiments Physico-Mechanicall, Touching the Spring of the Air and its Effects[24]; and The Sceptical Chymist[25]. Things named for Robert Boyle include Boyle's law[38], a gas law[39]; Boyle[40], a lunar crater[41]; and Boyle Mountains[42], a mountain range[43].
Recognition
Robert Boyle received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
Personal Life
Robert Boyle's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[44].
Death and Burial
Robert Boyle died on December 31, 1691[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Martin-in-the-Fields[13].
Why It Matters
Robert Boyle ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,674 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Richard Lower[47], a physician[48], 1631–1691[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[51], specialised in medicine[52].
Works attributed to him include The Sceptical Chymist[53], a literary work[54]. Entities named for him include Boyle's law[38], a gas law[39]; Boyle[40], a lunar crater[41]; and Boyle Mountains[42], a mountain range[43].
His notable doctoral advisees include Robert Hooke[55], an architect[56], 1635–1703[57], of Kingdom of England[58], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[59], specialised in mechanics[60].
FAQs
Where was Robert Boyle born?
Robert Boyle was born in Lismore[2].
Where did Robert Boyle die?
Robert Boyle passed away in London[4].
Who were Robert Boyle's parents?
Robert Boyle's father was Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork[14]. Robert Boyle's mother was Catherine Fenton[15].
What did Robert Boyle do for work?
Robert Boyle worked as physicist[6], chemist[7], philosopher[8], and naturalist[9].
Where did Robert Boyle go to school?
Robert Boyle was educated at Eton College[21].
What awards did Robert Boyle receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
Who did Robert Boyle influence?
Robert Boyle has been cited as an influence by Richard Lower[47].