Guillaume Amontons
Guillaume Amontons was born on August 31, 1663. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Guillaume Amontons
Guillaume Amontons (31 August 1663 – 11 October 1705) was a French scientific instrument inventor and physicist. He was one of the pioneers in studying the problem of friction, which is the resistance to motion when bodies make contact. He is also known for his work on thermodynamics, the concept of absolute zero, and early engine design.