Robert Hooke, British philosopher and scientist, was born in 1635 in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, UK. His father was churchman John Hooke, who apparently was the head of a local school. There does not appear to be any record of Robert's early school years; maybe he was educated at home and at his father's school. His father died in 1648, and Robert, aged 13, used his inheritance to buy a painting (art) apprenticeship at Westminster School, London, under a Dr Busby. Robert took a serious interest in Latin, Greek and Hebrew and studied classical mathematical works. He also studied mechanics. In 1653, Hooke, by now also having an interest in playing the organ, gained a place as a chorister at Christ Church, Oxford University. At Oxford he met philosopher and scientist Robert Boyle, and worked as his assistant from about 1655 to 1662. In due course Robert gained his Master of Arts degree in about 1662 or 1663. Meanwhile he was teaching himself many things and was publishing his scientific and mechanical findings, inventions and theories in scientific journals and papers. For more information, see Related links below this box.
It is not known when Robert Hooke's mom died. What is known is that his father died in 1648 when Robert was 13.
Robert Hooke never married and had no wife. He dedicated his life to his scientific work and never pursued a romantic relationship or family life.
Robert Hooke's book was called "Micrographia," published in 1665. It was a groundbreaking work that detailed Hooke's observations using a microscope, including illustrations of various objects magnified under the lens.
Robert Hooke's discovery of cells in 1665 was important because it laid the foundation for the field of cell biology. It provided the first insight into the basic unit of life and revolutionized the way we understand living organisms. Hooke's work also helped pave the way for advancements in medicine, genetics, and other biological sciences.
Robert Hookes microscope had either two or more lenses. a simple microscope has one lens in it.
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Hooke's law of Elasticity.
cells insects moons suns and more.
hookes book was about cells insect and more
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He discovered that every living things have cells.
he discovered cells while looking at cork.