| Robert Boyle was born in Lismore, Ireland, in County Waterford. |
| He was the fourteenth child of Richard Boyle, the 1st Earl of Cork. |
| The Boyle's were very wealthy and the sons were sent to live with foster families to learn Irish.
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| Robert was tutored in Latin, Greek and French and was sent to Eton College when he was eight years old. |
| In 1641 he travelled to Florence with his French tutor and spent the winter studying with Galileo Galilei.
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In 1644 Boyle returned to his estate in England and devoted the rest of his life to scientific study.Robert boyle biography for kids printable |
| He was a member of the "Invisible College" which was a group of men who met frequently to discuss science and philosophy. |
| The members were dedicated to the New Philosophy which espoused observation and experimentation to further scientific understanding.
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| In 1659 he and his assistant, Robert Hooke, constructed a new, improved air pump. |
| Boyle continued his experiments with air and in
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