Robert Hooke (1635-1708)

Robert Hooke was a very important scientist from the 17th century. His experiments helped in the development of fields such as physics, astronomy, biology, and medicine, to name a few.

He was a man who was always looking for answers to questions, and inventing new and great scientific instruments. Hooke's inventions include the spring control of the balance wheel in watches, and the first reflecting telescope. Hooke also worked as an architect, aand had dreams of redesigning London following the Great Fire of 1666.

Robert Hooke's work in the field of Microscopy and Astronomy opened doors to the inventions such as the universal joint, which is being used in the automobile industry, and his balanced springs, which are still part of some of the watches we wear. Hooke's Law and his combustion theory are still used by today's scientists.

Hooke was a sickly, bitter man who's work was often the source of others' successes, a man who spent his entire life alone, and was orphaned at the age of 13 following his father's suicide. To make matters worse, Hooke's one true love (Grace Hooke), also happened to be his niece. Hooke died alone, his home was sold at an auction to an illiterate woman by the name of Elizabeth Stevens.