Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke was an English scientist and polymath, best known for his work in physics, biology, and astronomy. He is famous for Hooke's Law in mechanics, and he also played a critical role in the development of the microscope and made significant contributions to the field of timekeeping, particularly regarding the measurement of longitude at sea.
Born on Jul 18, 1635 (389 years old)
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Hooke contributed to the improvement of the microscope and sought to solve the problem of measuring longitude at sea.
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