About
British philosopher and scientist whose observations through the microscope changed the fundamental assumptions of science. He spoke Latin and Greek. He provided advancements in land surveying and map making.
Before Fame
He was fascinated with the inner workings of mechanisms early in his childhood, and he took apart a clock and made a functional wooden replica.
Trivia
He became very guarded about his work and remained obscure after his death. He was also a Professor of Geometry at Gresham College in 1662.
Family Life
His father and both of his uncles were Anglican ministers.
Associated With
He proposed the mathematical formula for the strength of gravity before Isaac Newton actually worked it out on paper.
