Charles Boyle 1674 - 1731
- occupation:
- Nobleman,
- Patron of the sciences,
- Statesman
- Nationality:
- Irish
- born in:
- Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
The Orrery was invented for him and made by George Graham. It was the first mechanical solar system model that demonstrated proportional motion of the planets around the Sun.