Francis Line | |
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Born | 1595 London |
Died | 15 November 1675 Liège (Belgium) |
Other names | Linus of Liège, Franciscus Linus |
Ethnicity | English |
Occupation | Jesuit priest |
Known for | magnetic clock |
Francis Line (1595 – 15 November 1675), also known as Linus of Liège, was a Jesuit priest and scientist. He is known for inventing a magnetic clock.[1] He is noted as a contemporary critic of the theories and work of Isaac Newton. [2] He also challenged Robert Boyle and his law of gases.[3]