A distinguished 17th-century natural philosopher, scientist, and Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Robert Boyle is remembered on this day (31-dec)...
Born as the seventh son of the Earl of Cork, Robert Boyle received an extensive education, and study abroad in Europe... Robert Boyle is most renowned for Boyle's Law, formulated around 1662, which establishes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at a constant temperature...
Robert Boyle played a crucial role in the establishment of The Royal Society, a leading scientific institution, and his contributions earned him the title "Father of Modern Chemistry"...
The Royal Society archives holds nearly 46 volumes of Robert Boyle's scientific papers and also seven volumes of his correspondence...
A trailblazing scientist and a key figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century, Robert Boyle was paid tribute by Royal Mail of Great Britain with the release of a 1st class postage stamp in 2010... The year 2010, commemorates the 350th anniversary of The Royal Society...
This stamp can be collected under the following themes:
(a) Science and Technology...
(b) Inventors / Scientists...
(d) Anniversaries / Jubilees...
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