Guillaume Amontons

Guillaume Amontons (August 31, 1663 - October 11, 1705) was a French instrument inventor and physicist.

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Guillaume was born in Paris, France. His father was a lawyer from Normandy who had moved to the French capital. While still young, Guillaume lost his hearing, which may have motivated him to focus entirely on science. He never attended a university, but was able to study mathematics, the physical sciences, and celestial mechanics. He also spent time studying the skills of drawing, surveying, and architecture.

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