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Also Known As Christian Huyghens
Born April 14, 1629 • The Hague • Netherlands
Died July 8, 1695 (aged 66) • The Hague • Netherlands
Notable Works “De Circuli Magnitudine Inventa” • “Discours de la cause de la pesanteur” • “Horologium Oscillatorium” • “Treatise on Light”
Notable Family Members father Constantijn Huygens
Subjects Of Study Mars • Saturn • Syrtis Major • Huygens’ principle • electromagnetic radiation • force • planetary ring • pendulum
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