Otto von Guericke

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:physicist
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
gptkbp:bornIn gptkb:Magdeburg
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
gptkbp:field physics
engineering
gptkbp:heldIn Mayor_of_Magdeburg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Otto von Guericke
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Robert_Boyle
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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
gptkbp:notableWork Experimenta_Nova
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_von_Guericke