Henry Oldenburg

Henry Oldenburg
Henry Oldenburg (c. 1618–1677) was a German-born British philosopher, theologian, and scientist, best known for his role in the early development of the Royal Society of London. As the Society’s first Secretary, he was instrumental in establishing scientific communication, editing and publishing the influential journal "Philosophical Transactions," the world’s first scientific journal. Oldenburg is credited with pioneering the concept of peer review, facilitating the exchange of ideas among scientists across Europe. He was a correspondent of many prominent scientists of his time, including Robert Boyle and Christiaan Huygens, fostering a network that significantly advanced the scientific revolution.

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The Introduction. Whereas there is nothing more necessary for promoting the improvement of Philosophical Matters, than the communicating to such, as apply their Studies and Endeavours that way, such things as are discovered or put in practise by others, it is therefore thought fit to employ the Press, as the most proper way to gratifie those, whose engagement in such Studies, and delight in the... more...