What is another word for Robert Hooke?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒbət hˈʊk] (IPA) 
Robert Hooke was an eminent English physicist, mathematician, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century. Some of the synonyms used for Robert Hooke are the father of microscopy, polymath, genius, inventor, and natural philosopher. Hooke was a polymath, meaning he had expertise in many fields, thus his ability to advance the knowledge of physics, gravity, optics, and astronomy was exceptional. His notorious invention of the compound microscope with excellent resolving power became the foundation for generating further understanding of the structure of organisms. Additionally, due to his versatility and scientific prowess, he was considered a genius and a natural philosopher in his time.
