Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:physicist
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:University_of_Frankfurt
gptkb:University_of_Jena gptkb:University_of_Leipzig gptkb:University_of_Magdeburg gptkb:University_of_Wittenberg scientific revolution |
gptkbp:birthDate |
1602-11-20
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gptkbp:bornIn |
gptkb:Magdeburg
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gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Anna_von_Guericke
gptkb:Christoph_von_Guericke gptkb:Margaretha_von_Guericke gptkb:Johann_von_Guericke |
gptkbp:contribution |
studies on atmospheric pressure
development of barometers advancements in pneumatic science demonstration of the existence of vacuum early studies in electrostatics pioneering work in meteorology studies on the properties of air theoretical foundations of vacuum technology the_Magdeburg_hemispheres_experiment |
gptkbp:deathDate |
1686-05-11
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gptkbp:field |
physics
engineering |
gptkbp:heldIn |
Mayor_of_Magdeburg
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Otto von Guericke
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gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Robert_Boyle
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gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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gptkbp:knownFor |
inventing the air pump
vacuum experiments |
gptkbp:legacy |
influence on later scientists
contribution to the scientific method foundational work in physics impact on engineering practices development of scientific instruments advancements in vacuum technology establishment of experimental physics impact on the understanding of air pressure influence on the field of thermodynamics inspiration for future inventions recognition in the history of science |
gptkbp:nationality |
German
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gptkbp:notableWork |
Experimenta_Nova
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gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Anna_von_Guericke
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