Otto von Guericke
Physicist and politician in Germany
Born
November 20th, 1602
422 years ago
Died
May 21st, 1686
339 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in 1602, a pioneering physicist and politician contributed significantly to the development of vacuum technology. Designed an air pump that demonstrated the existence of vacuum. Served as the mayor of Magdeburg, focusing on public projects and governance. Engaged in scientific experiments that laid the foundation for future studies in atmospheric pressure and electrostatics.
Invented the first air pump and vacuum technology
Conducted the Magdeburg hemispheres experiment
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