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Robert Boyle Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Boyle, based on 3 World History Database records associated with England.

3 records1662–16633 events1 places

Chronological biography

1662

Boyle's Law1662
Science / Physics · Scientist · London

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

Spring of the Air1662
Science / Physics · Scientist · London

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

1663

Second Royal Society Charter22 April 1663
Science / Royal Society · Scientist · London

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

Titles and roles

Scientist

Record provenance

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