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*Hunter, Michael. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3137 "Boyle, Robert (1627–1691), natural philosopher."] ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography''. | *Hunter, Michael. [https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3137 "Boyle, Robert (1627–1691), natural philosopher."] ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography''. | ||
*Fulton, J. F. ''A bibliography of the Honourable Robert Boyle'', 2nd edn, 1961, iv-vi. | *Fulton, J. F. ''A bibliography of the Honourable Robert Boyle'', 2nd edn, 1961, iv-vi. | ||
| + | *[http://www.bbk.ac.uk/boyle/media/pdf/Boyle_and_the_Bodleian_Final.pdf Poole, W., 'All Mr Boyl's pieces': Robert Boyle and the Bodleian Library]. | ||
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Robert BOYLE 1627-91
Biographical Note
Youngest son of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork; became a leading member of scientific circles in Oxford and London in the 1650s and 60s, published many scientific and philosophical works.
Books
Possessed an extensive library, which was sold after his death partly by auction (5.4.1693, a mixed sale with the books of Sylvanus Morgan) and partly by dispersal through the trade.
Sources
- Hunter, Michael. "Boyle, Robert (1627–1691), natural philosopher." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
- Fulton, J. F. A bibliography of the Honourable Robert Boyle, 2nd edn, 1961, iv-vi.
- Poole, W., 'All Mr Boyl's pieces': Robert Boyle and the Bodleian Library.