Guillaume Amontons

Guillaume Amontons was a French scientific instrument inventor and physicist. He was one of the pioneers in studying the problem of friction, which is the resistance to motion when bodies make contact. He is also known for his work on thermodynamics, the concept of absolute zero, and early engine design.

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Who was born first?

• Guillaume Amontons was born 1 year before Thomas Newcomen
• Guillaume Amontons was born 2 years after Christopher Polhem
• Guillaume Amontons was born 8 years after Bartolomeo Cristofori
• Guillaume Amontons was born 8 years after Johann Christoph Denner
• Guillaume Amontons was born 11 years before Jethro Tull

Timeline

1. Bartolomeo CristoforiMay 4, 1655 – January 27, 1731
2. Johann Christoph DennerAugust 13, 1655 – April 1707
3. Christopher PolhemDecember 18, 1661 – August 30, 1751
4. Guillaume Amontons (this page)August 31, 1663 – October 11, 1705
5. Thomas NewcomenFebruary 28, 1664 – August 5, 1729
6. Jethro TullMarch 30, 1674 – February 21, 1741

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