Edme Mariotte
French physicist and priest
Born
1620
405 years ago
Died
May 12th, 1684
341 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A French physicist and priest contributed significantly to the field of physics in the 17th century. His most notable work involved the study of gases, leading to the formulation of Mariotte's law, which describes the behavior of gases under pressure. He also made advancements in the understanding of optics and the principles of atmospheric pressure. His writings played an important role in the scientific discourse of the time, influencing subsequent thinkers and experiments in the field.
Formulated Mariotte's law of gases
Contributed to the study of optics
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