1. ~ a brief biographical sketch by ~ Carl J. Wenning
ROBERT HOOKE
~ a brief biographical sketch by ~
Carl J. Wenning

2. Robert Hooke English philosopher, inventor, scientist
Born: Freshwater, Isle of Wight, July 18, 1635
Died: London, March 3, 1703

3. Most notable accomplishments
Published the work Micrographia in 1665.
Known for Hooke’s law for springs F=-kx
Hooke reveled in contradicting Newton
Sometimes called the “universal claimant”

4. Inventions iris diaphragm in cameras
the universal joint used in motor vehicles
the balance wheel in a watch
the originator of the word 'cell' in biology