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William Gilbert.
English physician, physicist and natural philosopher (1544-1603)
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About William Gilbert
William Gilbert, also known as Gilberd, was an English physician, physicist and natural philosopher. He passionately rejected both the prevailing Aristotelian philosophy and the Scholastic method of university teaching. He is remembered today largely for his book De Magnete (1600).
Everything about William Gilbert →- Occupation
- philosopher, physician, engineer, physicist
- Position held
- President of the Royal College of Physicians
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England, United Kingdom
- Born
- May 24, 1544
- Died
- November 30, 1603, December 10, 1603