Biography of Robert Hooke: The Microscope and Cells

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Robert Hooke (1635‑1703) was a key figure of the Scientific Revolution, best known for perfecting the compound microscope and for coining the term “cell” after observing cork tissue. His work spanned physics, astronomy, biology, and engineering, leaving a lasting imprint on modern science.