Otto von Guericke
German scientist, inventor, and politician (1602-1686)
Otto von Guericke (/ˈɡɛərəki, -kə, ˈɡwɛər-/;[1] originally spelled Gericke, German: [ˈɡeːʁɪkə]; November 20, 1602 – May 11, 1686 (Julian calendar); November 30, 1602 – May 21, 1686 (Gregorian calendar)) was a German scientist, inventor, and politician. He was known for his work about the physics of vacuums.
Otto von Guericke | |
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 Otto von Guericke portrait | |
| Born | November 30, 1602 |
| Died | May 21, 1686 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Research and experiment for vacuums |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physicist, politician |
| Influenced | Robert Boyle |
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