William Gilbert (physicist)
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William Gilbert (/ˈɡɪlbərt/; 24 May 1544? – 30 November 1603),[1] also known as Gilberd,[2] was an English physician, physicist and natural philosopher. He passionately rejected both the prevailing Aristotelian philosophy and the Scholastic method of university teaching. He is remembered today largely for his book De Magnete (1600).
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William Gilbert | |
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Born | 24 May 1544 |
Died | 30 November 1603(1603-11-30) (aged 59) London, England |
Nationality | English |
Education | St John's College, Cambridge (MD, 1569) |
Known for | Studies of magnetism, De Magnete |
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Fields | Physician |
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A unit of magnetomotive force, also known as magnetic potential, was named the Gilbert in his honour; it has now been superseded by the Ampere-turn.