Robert hooke biography 16653

Robert Hooke was a seventeenth century scientist.

When and Where was he Born?

18th July 1635, Freshwater, Isle of White.

Family background:

Robert Hooke was the son of John Hooke, curate in charge of the parish of Freshwater.

Education:

Westminster School, London.

Christ Church, Oxford.

Timeline of Robert Hooke

1648:Death of his father. Robert is sent to London for a trial with the painter Sir Peter Lely, but then moves to Westminster School, where the Headmaster Dr Richard Busby realises his genius.

1653: Hooke takes a scholar’s place at Christ Church College, Oxford.

Robert hooke biography 16653

He works as an assistant to John Wilkins, Warden of Wadham College, on flying machines. Wilkins was known as the leader of the Oxford Scientific Club. He also becomes friends with Christopher Wren.

1655: Hooke assists Robert Boyle on the construction of his air pump.

1658: He develops the circular pendulum in watches but refuses the terms of a patent wh