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Richard Towneley

Richard Towneley (10 October 1629 – 22 January 1707) was an English mathematician, natural philosopher and astronomer, resident at Towneley Hall, Burnley in Lancashire. His uncle was the antiquarian and mathematician Christopher Towneley.

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Known for
Boyle's law
Alma mater
University of Douai
Born
10 October 1629 Nocton Hall, Lincolnshire
Died
22 January 1707(1707-01-22) (aged 77) York
Fields
Natural philosophy · Mathematics · Astronomy

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Died · 1
Richard Towneley → 22 January 1707(1707-01-22) (aged 77) York

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