Robert Hooke died in London at the age of 67. His death marked the end of a prolific career in science and architecture, leaving behind a lasting legacy of discoveries and innovations.

Robert Hooke observed the nodal patterns associated with the modes of vibration of glass plates. This observation contributed to the field of acoustics.

Robert Hooke was appointed Joint Secretary of the Royal Society. This further cemented his position as a leading figure within the scientific community.

Robert Hooke became acting Secretary of the Royal Society. He temporarily took on administrative duties within the Society.

Robert Hooke was appointed Gresham Professor of Geometry. In addition to his role at the Royal Society, this academic position provided him with a platform to disseminate his scientific ideas.

Samuel Pepys wrote in his diary, commenting on Robert Hooke's Micrographia, stating: 'Before I went to bed I sat up till two o’clock in my chamber reading of Mr. Hooke's Microscopicall Observations, the most ingenious book that ever I read in my life'.

Robert Hooke was named Curator by Office for life with an annual salary of £80, which consisted of £30 from the Society and Cutler's £50 annuity. This provided him with financial stability to continue his experiments.

Hooke was confirmed to the office of Mechanick lectureship at Gresham College. John Cutler settled an annual gratuity of £50 on the Society to found a 'Mechanick' lectureship at Gresham College on the understanding the Society would appoint Hooke to this task. Hooke was confirmed to the office.

Robert Hooke was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This was a significant recognition of his scientific contributions and allowed him to participate more fully in the Society's activities.

The Royal Society received its Royal Charter, officially establishing it as an institution dedicated to the improvement of natural knowledge through experimentation. Hooke, as Curator of Experiments, played a vital role in the Society's early activities.

Robert Hooke began his tenure as the first Curator of Experiments for the Royal Society. From this date he was responsible for demonstrating experiments, a role that was crucial for the Society's activities.

Robert Moray proposed the appointment of a curator to furnish the Royal Society with experiments. The motion was unanimously passed, and Hooke was named curator on Robert Boyle's recommendation. This marked the beginning of Hooke's formal role within the Royal Society.

Robert Hooke was born in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England. His birth marks the beginning of the life of a prominent English scientist and polymath who made significant contributions to physics, astronomy, biology, and architecture. He was born to Cecily Gyles and the Anglican priest John Hooke.