Memorials & monuments · South West England
Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Robert Boyle is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Robert Boyle (; 25 January 1627 – 31 December 1691) was an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry, and one of the pioneers of modern experimental scientific method. He is best known for Boyle's law, which describes the inversely proportional relationship between the absolute pressure and volume of a gas, if the temperature is kept constant within a closed system. Among his works, The Sceptical Chymist is seen as a cornerstone book in the field of chemistry. He was a devout and pious Anglican and is noted for his works in theology.
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Background
Description
In addition to philosophy, Boyle devoted much time to theology, showing a very decided leaning to the practical side and an indifference to controversial polemics. At the Restoration of Charles II of England in 1660, he was favourably received at court and in 1665 would have received the provostship of Eton College had he agreed to take holy orders, but this he refused to do on the ground that his writings on religious subjects would have greater weight coming from a layman than a paid minister of the Church. As a director of the East India Company he spent large sums in promoting the spread of Christianity in the East, contributing liberally to missionary societies and to the expenses of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8955, -2.5809
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Yetminster
- Postcode
- DT9 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
Sources
- osm: node/1863722056 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Robert Boyle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robert Boyle?
- Robert Boyle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6NP), in the parish of Yetminster.
- Is Robert Boyle free to visit?
- Yes, Robert Boyle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robert Boyle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6NP. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.