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Remembering physicist Guillaume Amontons on death anniversary
Original: Guillaume Amontons, who died OTD in 1705, was a scientific instrument inventor and physicist; he was one of the pioneers
Guillaume Amontons, the French physicist and inventor of scientific instruments, died on this day in 1705. He is remembered as one of the pioneers in the study of friction, laying early groundwork for what became known as Amontons' laws. Posts marking the anniversary also point readers to the history of electricity in France, where his work fits into the broader story of early experimental science.
Why now: The anniversary of his death has prompted history and science enthusiasts to share his contributions.
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- Guillaume Amontons, who died OTD in 1705, was a scientific instrument inventor and physicist; he was one of the pioneers in studying the problem of friction https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc e/electricity/?s=mb # travel # France # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 2
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