Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Robert Boyle Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Boyle through 3 dated historical records for England.

Robert Boyle, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1662–1663Years on this page

1662

Boyle's Law

Scientist · London · Science / Physics

States that the volume of a gas varies inversely with pressure when temperature is constant.

Role range: 1627-1691

Spring of the Air

Scientist · London · Science / Physics

Boyle publishes work explaining the spring and pressure of air, associated with Boyle's Law.

Role range: 1627-1691

1663

Second Royal Society Charter

Scientist · London · Science / Royal Society

Boyle is among the fellows active as the Royal Society secures its chartered status.

Role range: 1627-1691

Records, sources and methodology

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