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Otto von Guericke
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q60095 · wikidata
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Otto von Guericke
1602-11-20 – 1686-05-11
Life & Legacy
Otto von Guericke (UK: GAIR-ik-ə, US: G(W)AIR-ik-ə, -ee; German: [ˈɔtoː fɔn ˈɡeːʁɪkə] ; spelled Gericke until 1666; 30 November [O.S. 20 November] 1602 – 21 May [O.S. 11 May] 1686) was a German scientist, inventor, mathematician, and physicist. His pioneering scientific work, the development of experimental methods and repeatable demonstrations on the physics of the vacuum, atmospheric pressure, electrostatic repulsion, his advocacy for the reality of "action at a distance" and of "absolute space" were noteworthy contributions for the advancement of the Scientific Revolution.
Occupation & Career
physicist, inventor, politician, jurist, engineer, instrument maker, scientist, diplomat, mayor
Education
Leipzig University
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Magdeburg
Education & Institutions
Leipzig University
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q60095 — wikidata View source
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