Sir Edmund Halley (Science) (1 janv. 1656 – 1 janv. 1742)
Description:
Charles II was interested in science. During his reign, the Royal Society was formed to promote ‘natural knowledge’. This is the oldest surviving scientific society in the world. Among its early members were Sir Edmund Halley, who successfully predicted the return of the comet now called Halley’s Comet, and Sir Isaac Newton.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1656
1 janv. 1742
~ 86 years