Curator of Experiments
Hooke is appointed curator of experiments for the Royal Society.
Role range: 1635-1703
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Robert Hooke Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert Hooke through 7 dated historical records for England.
Robert Hooke, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1662–1679Years on this page
1662
1663
Second Royal Society Charter
Hooke works as curator of experiments during the Society's early chartered years.
Role range: 1635-1703
1664
Jupiter Spot Observation
Observes a conspicuous spot on Jupiter, contributing to early studies of the planet's changing atmosphere.
Role range: 1635-1703
1665
Cell Observation
Uses the word cell while describing cork structure in Micrographia.
Role range: 1635-1703
Micrographia
Publishes Micrographia, presenting microscopic observations and scientific illustrations.
Role range: 1635-1703
1674
Universal Attraction
Argues that celestial motions involve attraction toward central bodies combined with inertial motion.
Role range: 1635-1703
1679
Newton Correspondence
Corresponds with Newton about falling bodies and orbital paths.
Role range: 1635-1703
Records, sources and methodology
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