Robert Boyle was born on January 25, 1627. He was born in Lismore Castle County Cork, Ireland. (Encyclopedia p. 469) His father was the Earl of Cork. His mother died when he was very young. (Sootin pp. 3-6) Robert was the seventh son of fourteen children and was his father's favorite. He was very different from his brothers. Instead of playing like most of the children, Robert preferred studying and reading. The father and founder of modern chemistry …showed first 75 words of 1246 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1246 total…sermons to be preached in his words, "Proving Christian Religion notorious infidels," also know as Boyle's lectures. (Unknown p. 471) The greatest chemist, one of the greatest scientists, and arguably, the greatest thinker to walk this God given earth had passed away. Now we wait for other Robert Boyle's to come up and to take charge of the science world. Will there ever be another Robert Boyle? One would be forced to say no. (Own Words)