Robert Hooke

(1635–1703) brittisk astronom och arkitekt

Robert Hooke (1635–1703) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Robert Hooke belongs to the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Robert Hooke was born in Freshwater and died in London. Robert Hooke trained at Christ Church, Westminster School, and University of Oxford. The teachers included Robert Boyle, Christopher Wren, and Richard Busby. Robert Hooke worked in Oxford, Epsom, and London. Robert Hooke became a member of Royal Society of London. Robert Hooke was awarded Fellow of the Royal Society. The students included Edmond Halley.

The best-known works include ‘Micrographia’, ‘Hooke's law’, ‘Church of St Mary Magdalene’, and ‘Montagu House’. The catalogue has 3 buildings by Robert Hooke. The dated buildings span the years 1675–1683. The buildings are in City of London, London Borough of Camden, and Arrow with Weethley. According to Wikidata, buildings by Robert Hooke belong to the ‘Ancient Greek’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, Francois D'Orbay, Adriaan Dortsman, Rutger van Langevelt, and Carlo Antonio Carlone.

• The Monument
• Montagu House
• Ragley Hall