Francis Hauksbee
Scientist
Francis Hauksbee the Elder FRS, also known as Francis Hawksbee, was an 18th-century English scientist best known for his work on electricity and electrostatic repulsion. Wikipedia
Born: 1660, Colchester, United Kingdom
Died: April 29, 1713 (age 53 years), London, United Kingdom
Known for: Work on electricity and electrostatic repulsion
Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society