Why is Robert Boyle known as the founding father of chemistry ?
Robert Boyle ( 1627–1691 ) , author of " The Sceptical Chymist " ; considered to be the father of modern chemistry Lady Margaret Boyle Boyle erected an elaborate monument to himself , his wives , his mother and children in The Collegiate Church of St Mary Youghal , County Cork and there is a similar but much larger Boyle monument in St Patrick 's Cathedral , Dublin .