Johann von Guericke

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gptkbp:instanceOf scientist
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Leipzig
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Magdeburg
gptkbp:awards Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Leipzig
gptkbp:born November 20, 1602
gptkbp:children gptkb:Johann_von_Guericke_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution studies on air pressure
the concept of vacuum
vacuum experiments
the_Magdeburg_hemispheres_experiment
gptkbp:died May 11, 1686
gptkbp:field physics
engineering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johann von Guericke
gptkbp:influence scientific method
thermodynamics
modern physics
engineering principles
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Robert_Boyle
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
gptkbp:inventor barometer
vacuum chamber
air pump
suction pump
gptkbp:knownFor demonstrating the properties of vacuum
inventing the vacuum pump
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future scientists
impact on experimental physics
impact on engineering practices
foundational work in vacuum technology
impact on atmospheric science
impact on scientific instrumentation
impact on the study of gases
impact on the understanding of pressure
impact on vacuum technology
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Experimentum_Novum
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:physicist
inventor
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_von_Guericke
gptkbp:title Mayor_of_Magdeburg