Restoration England 1660-1685Key Facts
Key Figures of Restoration Science
Part of The Royal Society — GCSE History
This key facts covers Key Figures of Restoration Science within The Royal Society for GCSE History. Revise The Royal Society in Restoration England 1660-1685 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 15 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 15
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8 questions
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4 flashcards
📌 Key Figures of Restoration Science
| Scientist | Field | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton | Physics, Mathematics | Laws of motion, gravity, calculus, optics. Published Principia Mathematica 1687. |
| Robert Hooke | Multiple fields | Microscopy (coined the word "cell"), architecture (helped rebuild London after Fire), Hooke's Law of elasticity |
| Robert Boyle | Chemistry | Boyle's Law (relationship of gas pressure and volume), experimental method, "father of modern chemistry" |
| Christopher Wren | Architecture, Astronomy | St Paul's Cathedral, 51 churches after Great Fire. Also former professor of astronomy at Oxford. |
| Edmund Halley | Astronomy | Predicted return of "Halley's Comet." Personally funded publication of Newton's Principia. |