Pieter Van Musschenbroek
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 263 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 14,1692 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Leiden |
| Netherlands | |
| Date of died | September 19,1761 |
| Died | Leiden |
| Netherlands | |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Books | The Elements of Natural Philosophy: Chiefly Intended for the Use of Students in Universities |
| Known for | Leyden jar |
| Tribometer | |
| Atmometer | |
| Job | Physician |
| Professor | |
| Mathematician | |
| Physicist | |
| Astronomer | |
| Astrologer | |
| Education | Leiden University |
| Parents | Johannes Joosten van Musschenbroek |
| Notable student | Petrus Camper |
| Jean-Nicolas-Sébastien Allamand | |
| Academic advisor | Willem 's Gravesande |
| Herman Boerhaave | |
| Wolferdus Senguerdius | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 509617 |
Pieter Van Musschenbroek Life story
Pieter van Musschenbroek was a Dutch scientist. He was a professor in Duisburg, Utrecht, and Leiden, where he held positions in mathematics, philosophy, medicine, and astronomy. He is credited with the invention of the first capacitor in 1746: the Leyden jar.
Pieter van Musschenbroek Photos
