Otto von Guericke (1602 - 1686)
1602-10-30Magdeburg, Germany1686-05-21Hamburg, GermanyGermany
Otto von Guericke
Otto Guericke, from 1666 von Guericke (pronunciation and original spelling: Gericke) was a German politician, jurist, physicist and inventor. He is best known for his experiments on air pressure with the Magdeburg hemispheres. He is considered the founder of vacuum technology.
Date and place of birt: | 30 october 1602, Magdeburg, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 21 may 1686, Hamburg, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Inventor, Jurist, Physicist, Scientist |