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Archimedes of Syracuse

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Archimedes of Syracuse

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Archimedes of Syracuse

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Archimedes of Syracuse

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Archimedes of Syracuse

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“Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth.” Archimedes of Syracuse, 287 BC to 212 BC (75) Vocation Mathematician, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer and Astronomer. Known for Volume of a solid, Calculating Pi, Archimedes’ principle, Archimedes’ screw, Hydrostatics, Levers, Infinitesimals, Inventor of the Claw of Archimedes, Heat ray and the Odometer. Personal Italian Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth.” Archimedes of Syracuse, 287 BC to 212 BC (75) Vocation Mathematician, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer and Astronomer. Known for Volume of a solid, Calculating Pi, Archimedes’ principle, Archimedes’ screw, Hydrostatics, Levers, Infinitesimals, Inventor of the Claw of Archimedes, Heat ray and the Odometer. Personal Italian Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth.” Archimedes of Syracuse, 287 BC to 212 BC (75) Vocation Mathematician, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer and Astronomer. Known for Volume of a solid, Calculating Pi, Archimedes’ principle, Archimedes’ screw, Hydrostatics, Levers, Infinitesimals, Inventor of the Claw of Archimedes, Heat ray and the Odometer. Personal Italian Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth.” Archimedes of Syracuse, 287 BC to 212 BC (75) Vocation Mathematician, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer and Astronomer. Known for Volume of a solid, Calculating Pi, Archimedes’ principle, Archimedes’ screw, Hydrostatics, Levers, Infinitesimals, Inventor of the Claw of Archimedes, Heat ray and the Odometer. Personal Italian Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth.” Archimedes of Syracuse, 287 BC to 212 BC (75) Vocation Mathematician, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer and Astronomer. Known for Volume of a solid, Calculating Pi, Archimedes’ principle, Archimedes’ screw, Hydrostatics, Levers, Infinitesimals, Inventor of the Claw of Archimedes, Heat ray and the Odometer. Personal Italian Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

Aristotle of Greece

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Aristotle of Greece

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Aristotle of Greece

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Aristotle of Greece

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Aristotle of Greece

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“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle of Greece, 384 BC to 322 BC (75) Vocation Philosopher, Biologist, Zoologist, Physicist, Logician, Musician, Poet, Actor and Politician. Known for Golden Mean, Aristotelian logic, Syllogism, Hexis, Hylomorphism and Theory of the Soul. Education Peripatetic School and Founder of Aristotelianism. Personal Greek Citizen, Pythias (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle of Greece, 384 BC to 322 BC (75) Vocation Philosopher, Biologist, Zoologist, Physicist, Logician, Musician, Poet, Actor and Politician. Known for Golden Mean, Aristotelian logic, Syllogism, Hexis, Hylomorphism and Theory of the Soul. Education Peripatetic School and Founder of Aristotelianism. Personal Greek Citizen, Pythias (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle of Greece, 384 BC to 322 BC (75) Vocation Philosopher, Biologist, Zoologist, Physicist, Logician, Musician, Poet, Actor and Politician. Known for Golden Mean, Aristotelian logic, Syllogism, Hexis, Hylomorphism and Theory of the Soul. Education Peripatetic School and Founder of Aristotelianism. Personal Greek Citizen, Pythias (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle of Greece, 384 BC to 322 BC (75) Vocation Philosopher, Biologist, Zoologist, Physicist, Logician, Musician, Poet, Actor and Politician. Known for Golden Mean, Aristotelian logic, Syllogism, Hexis, Hylomorphism and Theory of the Soul. Education Peripatetic School and Founder of Aristotelianism. Personal Greek Citizen, Pythias (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” Aristotle of Greece, 384 BC to 322 BC (75) Vocation Philosopher, Biologist, Zoologist, Physicist, Logician, Musician, Poet, Actor and Politician. Known for Golden Mean, Aristotelian logic, Syllogism, Hexis, Hylomorphism and Theory of the Soul. Education Peripatetic School and Founder of Aristotelianism. Personal Greek Citizen, Pythias (Spouse) and 2 Children.

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Becquerel, Henri

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Becquerel, Henri

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Becquerel, Henri

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Becquerel, Henri

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Becquerel, Henri

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“Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.” Henri Becquerel, 15 December 1852 to 25 August 1908 (55) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discovery of Radioactivity. Education École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées. Awards Rumford Medal (1900), Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Barnard Medal (1905) and ForMemRS (1908). Personal French Citizen, Louise (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.” Henri Becquerel, 15 December 1852 to 25 August 1908 (55) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discovery of Radioactivity. Education École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées. Awards Rumford Medal (1900), Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Barnard Medal (1905) and ForMemRS (1908). Personal French Citizen, Louise (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.” Henri Becquerel, 15 December 1852 to 25 August 1908 (55) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discovery of Radioactivity. Education École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées. Awards Rumford Medal (1900), Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Barnard Medal (1905) and ForMemRS (1908). Personal French Citizen, Louise (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.” Henri Becquerel, 15 December 1852 to 25 August 1908 (55) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discovery of Radioactivity. Education École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées. Awards Rumford Medal (1900), Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Barnard Medal (1905) and ForMemRS (1908). Personal French Citizen, Louise (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.” Henri Becquerel, 15 December 1852 to 25 August 1908 (55) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discovery of Radioactivity. Education École Polytechnique and École des Ponts et Chaussées. Awards Rumford Medal (1900), Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Barnard Medal (1905) and ForMemRS (1908). Personal French Citizen, Louise (Spouse) and 1 Child.

Bell, Alexander Graham

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Bell, Alexander Graham

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Bell, Alexander Graham

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Bell, Alexander Graham

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Bell, Alexander Graham

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“To ask the value of speech is like asking the value of life.” Alexander Graham Bell, 3 March 1847 to 2 August 1922 (75) Vocation Inventor, Scientist, Engineer, Professor and Teacher of the Deaf. Known for Inventor of the Telephone, Photophone, Metal Detector, Hydroplane and Motor-powered heavier-than-air aircraft with tetrahedral wings. Education University of Edinburgh and University College London. Honorary Degrees with Gallaudet College (Ph.D. in 1880), University of Würzburg (Ph.D. in 1882), Heidelberg University (M.D. in 1886), Harvard University (LL.D. in 1896), Illinois College (LL.D. in 1896), Amherst College (LL.D. in 1901), St. Andrew’s University (LL.D in 1902), University of Oxford (D.Sc. in 1906), University of Edinburgh (LL.D. in 1906), George Washington University (LL.D. in 1913), Queen’s University (LL.D. in 1908 and the Dartmouth College (LL.D. in 1913). Awards Albert Medal (1902), John Fritz Medal (1907) and Elliott Cresson Medal (1912). Personal Scottish, Canadian and American Citizen, Mabel (Spouse) and 4 Children.

“To ask the value of speech is like asking the value of life.” Alexander Graham Bell, 3 March 1847 to 2 August 1922 (75) Vocation Inventor, Scientist, Engineer, Professor and Teacher of the Deaf. Known for Inventor of the Telephone, Photophone, Metal Detector, Hydroplane and Motor-powered heavier-than-air aircraft with tetrahedral wings. Education University of Edinburgh and University College London. Honorary Degrees with Gallaudet College (Ph.D. in 1880), University of Würzburg (Ph.D. in 1882), Heidelberg University (M.D. in 1886), Harvard University (LL.D. in 1896), Illinois College (LL.D. in 1896), Amherst College (LL.D. in 1901), St. Andrew’s University (LL.D in 1902), University of Oxford (D.Sc. in 1906), University of Edinburgh (LL.D. in 1906), George Washington University (LL.D. in 1913), Queen’s University (LL.D. in 1908 and the Dartmouth College (LL.D. in 1913). Awards Albert Medal (1902), John Fritz Medal (1907) and Elliott Cresson Medal (1912). Personal Scottish, Canadian and American Citizen, Mabel (Spouse) and 4 Children.

“To ask the value of speech is like asking the value of life.” Alexander Graham Bell, 3 March 1847 to 2 August 1922 (75) Vocation Inventor, Scientist, Engineer, Professor and Teacher of the Deaf. Known for Inventor of the Telephone, Photophone, Metal Detector, Hydroplane and Motor-powered heavier-than-air aircraft with tetrahedral wings. Education University of Edinburgh and University College London. Honorary Degrees with Gallaudet College (Ph.D. in 1880), University of Würzburg (Ph.D. in 1882), Heidelberg University (M.D. in 1886), Harvard University (LL.D. in 1896), Illinois College (LL.D. in 1896), Amherst College (LL.D. in 1901), St. Andrew’s University (LL.D in 1902), University of Oxford (D.Sc. in 1906), University of Edinburgh (LL.D. in 1906), George Washington University (LL.D. in 1913), Queen’s University (LL.D. in 1908 and the Dartmouth College (LL.D. in 1913). Awards Albert Medal (1902), John Fritz Medal (1907) and Elliott Cresson Medal (1912). Personal Scottish, Canadian and American Citizen, Mabel (Spouse) and 4 Children.

“To ask the value of speech is like asking the value of life.” Alexander Graham Bell, 3 March 1847 to 2 August 1922 (75) Vocation Inventor, Scientist, Engineer, Professor and Teacher of the Deaf. Known for Inventor of the Telephone, Photophone, Metal Detector, Hydroplane and Motor-powered heavier-than-air aircraft with tetrahedral wings. Education University of Edinburgh and University College London. Honorary Degrees with Gallaudet College (Ph.D. in 1880), University of Würzburg (Ph.D. in 1882), Heidelberg University (M.D. in 1886), Harvard University (LL.D. in 1896), Illinois College (LL.D. in 1896), Amherst College (LL.D. in 1901), St. Andrew’s University (LL.D in 1902), University of Oxford (D.Sc. in 1906), University of Edinburgh (LL.D. in 1906), George Washington University (LL.D. in 1913), Queen’s University (LL.D. in 1908 and the Dartmouth College (LL.D. in 1913). Awards Albert Medal (1902), John Fritz Medal (1907) and Elliott Cresson Medal (1912). Personal Scottish, Canadian and American Citizen, Mabel (Spouse) and 4 Children.

“To ask the value of speech is like asking the value of life.” Alexander Graham Bell, 3 March 1847 to 2 August 1922 (75) Vocation Inventor, Scientist, Engineer, Professor and Teacher of the Deaf. Known for Inventor of the Telephone, Photophone, Metal Detector, Hydroplane and Motor-powered heavier-than-air aircraft with tetrahedral wings. Education University of Edinburgh and University College London. Honorary Degrees with Gallaudet College (Ph.D. in 1880), University of Würzburg (Ph.D. in 1882), Heidelberg University (M.D. in 1886), Harvard University (LL.D. in 1896), Illinois College (LL.D. in 1896), Amherst College (LL.D. in 1901), St. Andrew’s University (LL.D in 1902), University of Oxford (D.Sc. in 1906), University of Edinburgh (LL.D. in 1906), George Washington University (LL.D. in 1913), Queen’s University (LL.D. in 1908 and the Dartmouth College (LL.D. in 1913). Awards Albert Medal (1902), John Fritz Medal (1907) and Elliott Cresson Medal (1912). Personal Scottish, Canadian and American Citizen, Mabel (Spouse) and 4 Children.

Bernoulli, Daniel

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Bernoulli, Daniel

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Bernoulli, Daniel

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Bernoulli, Daniel

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Bernoulli, Daniel

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“There is no philosophy which is not founded upon knowledge of the phenomena, but to get any profit from this knowledge it is absolutely necessary to be a mathematician.” Daniel Bernoulli, 8 February 1700 to 17 March 1782 (82) Vocation Mathematician, Physicist and Medical Doctor. Known for Hydrodynamica, Measure of Blood Pressure, Bernoulli’s Principle in Aerodynamics and Early kinetic theory of gases. Education University of Basel (M.D., 1721), Heidelberg University and University of Strasbourg. Personal Swiss Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“There is no philosophy which is not founded upon knowledge of the phenomena, but to get any profit from this knowledge it is absolutely necessary to be a mathematician.” Daniel Bernoulli, 8 February 1700 to 17 March 1782 (82) Vocation Mathematician, Physicist and Medical Doctor. Known for Hydrodynamica, Measure of Blood Pressure, Bernoulli’s Principle in Aerodynamics and Early kinetic theory of gases. Education University of Basel (M.D., 1721), Heidelberg University and University of Strasbourg. Personal Swiss Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“There is no philosophy which is not founded upon knowledge of the phenomena, but to get any profit from this knowledge it is absolutely necessary to be a mathematician.” Daniel Bernoulli, 8 February 1700 to 17 March 1782 (82) Vocation Mathematician, Physicist and Medical Doctor. Known for Hydrodynamica, Measure of Blood Pressure, Bernoulli’s Principle in Aerodynamics and Early kinetic theory of gases. Education University of Basel (M.D., 1721), Heidelberg University and University of Strasbourg. Personal Swiss Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“There is no philosophy which is not founded upon knowledge of the phenomena, but to get any profit from this knowledge it is absolutely necessary to be a mathematician.” Daniel Bernoulli, 8 February 1700 to 17 March 1782 (82) Vocation Mathematician, Physicist and Medical Doctor. Known for Hydrodynamica, Measure of Blood Pressure, Bernoulli’s Principle in Aerodynamics and Early kinetic theory of gases. Education University of Basel (M.D., 1721), Heidelberg University and University of Strasbourg. Personal Swiss Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“There is no philosophy which is not founded upon knowledge of the phenomena, but to get any profit from this knowledge it is absolutely necessary to be a mathematician.” Daniel Bernoulli, 8 February 1700 to 17 March 1782 (82) Vocation Mathematician, Physicist and Medical Doctor. Known for Hydrodynamica, Measure of Blood Pressure, Bernoulli’s Principle in Aerodynamics and Early kinetic theory of gases. Education University of Basel (M.D., 1721), Heidelberg University and University of Strasbourg. Personal Swiss Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

Blodgett, Katharine Burr

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Blodgett, Katharine Burr

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Blodgett, Katharine Burr

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Blodgett, Katharine Burr

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Blodgett, Katharine Burr

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“Anyone who wishes to measure the thickness of a film which is only a few millionths of an inch thick.” Katharine Burr Blodgett, January 10, 1898 to October 12, 1979 (81) Vocation Physicist, Chemist and Inventor. Known for Inventor of the gauge for measuring thickness of thin films, Finds method to spread films of a single molecule in thickness and inventor of “invisible” glass. Education Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Sir Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Awards Progress Medal. Photographic Society of America, Garvan Medal of the American Chemical Society, Honorary Doctorates: Elmira College, Western College, Brown University, Russell Sage College, American Physical Society Fellow and Optical Society of America Member. Personal American Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Anyone who wishes to measure the thickness of a film which is only a few millionths of an inch thick.” Katharine Burr Blodgett, January 10, 1898 to October 12, 1979 (81) Vocation Physicist, Chemist and Inventor. Known for Inventor of the gauge for measuring thickness of thin films, Finds method to spread films of a single molecule in thickness and inventor of “invisible” glass. Education Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Sir Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Awards Progress Medal. Photographic Society of America, Garvan Medal of the American Chemical Society, Honorary Doctorates: Elmira College, Western College, Brown University, Russell Sage College, American Physical Society Fellow and Optical Society of America Member. Personal American Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Anyone who wishes to measure the thickness of a film which is only a few millionths of an inch thick.” Katharine Burr Blodgett, January 10, 1898 to October 12, 1979 (81) Vocation Physicist, Chemist and Inventor. Known for Inventor of the gauge for measuring thickness of thin films, Finds method to spread films of a single molecule in thickness and inventor of “invisible” glass. Education Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Sir Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Awards Progress Medal. Photographic Society of America, Garvan Medal of the American Chemical Society, Honorary Doctorates: Elmira College, Western College, Brown University, Russell Sage College, American Physical Society Fellow and Optical Society of America Member. Personal American Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Anyone who wishes to measure the thickness of a film which is only a few millionths of an inch thick.” Katharine Burr Blodgett, January 10, 1898 to October 12, 1979 (81) Vocation Physicist, Chemist and Inventor. Known for Inventor of the gauge for measuring thickness of thin films, Finds method to spread films of a single molecule in thickness and inventor of “invisible” glass. Education Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Sir Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Awards Progress Medal. Photographic Society of America, Garvan Medal of the American Chemical Society, Honorary Doctorates: Elmira College, Western College, Brown University, Russell Sage College, American Physical Society Fellow and Optical Society of America Member. Personal American Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“Anyone who wishes to measure the thickness of a film which is only a few millionths of an inch thick.” Katharine Burr Blodgett, January 10, 1898 to October 12, 1979 (81) Vocation Physicist, Chemist and Inventor. Known for Inventor of the gauge for measuring thickness of thin films, Finds method to spread films of a single molecule in thickness and inventor of “invisible” glass. Education Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and Sir Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University. Awards Progress Medal. Photographic Society of America, Garvan Medal of the American Chemical Society, Honorary Doctorates: Elmira College, Western College, Brown University, Russell Sage College, American Physical Society Fellow and Optical Society of America Member. Personal American Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

Bohr, Niels Henrik David

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Bohr, Niels Henrik David

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Bohr, Niels Henrik David

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Bohr, Niels Henrik David

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Bohr, Niels Henrik David

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“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.” Niels Henrik David Bohr, 7 October 1885 to 18 November 1962 (77) Vocation Physicist. Known for Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr-Sommerfeld quantisation, Bohr-Einstein debates, Bohr-van Leeuwen theorem, Sommerfeld-Bohr theory, BKS theory and Hafnium. Education University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Awards Hughes Medal (1921), Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Matteucci Medal (1923), Franklin Medal (1926), Max Planck Medal (1930), Copley Medal (1938), Order of the Elephant (1947), Atoms for Peace Award (1957), Sonning Prize (1957) and Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1962). Personal Danish Citizen, Margrethe (Spouse) and 6 Children.

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.” Niels Henrik David Bohr, 7 October 1885 to 18 November 1962 (77) Vocation Physicist. Known for Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr-Sommerfeld quantisation, Bohr-Einstein debates, Bohr-van Leeuwen theorem, Sommerfeld-Bohr theory, BKS theory and Hafnium. Education University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Awards Hughes Medal (1921), Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Matteucci Medal (1923), Franklin Medal (1926), Max Planck Medal (1930), Copley Medal (1938), Order of the Elephant (1947), Atoms for Peace Award (1957), Sonning Prize (1957) and Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1962). Personal Danish Citizen, Margrethe (Spouse) and 6 Children.

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.” Niels Henrik David Bohr, 7 October 1885 to 18 November 1962 (77) Vocation Physicist. Known for Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr-Sommerfeld quantisation, Bohr-Einstein debates, Bohr-van Leeuwen theorem, Sommerfeld-Bohr theory, BKS theory and Hafnium. Education University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Awards Hughes Medal (1921), Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Matteucci Medal (1923), Franklin Medal (1926), Max Planck Medal (1930), Copley Medal (1938), Order of the Elephant (1947), Atoms for Peace Award (1957), Sonning Prize (1957) and Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1962). Personal Danish Citizen, Margrethe (Spouse) and 6 Children.

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.” Niels Henrik David Bohr, 7 October 1885 to 18 November 1962 (77) Vocation Physicist. Known for Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr-Sommerfeld quantisation, Bohr-Einstein debates, Bohr-van Leeuwen theorem, Sommerfeld-Bohr theory, BKS theory and Hafnium. Education University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Awards Hughes Medal (1921), Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Matteucci Medal (1923), Franklin Medal (1926), Max Planck Medal (1930), Copley Medal (1938), Order of the Elephant (1947), Atoms for Peace Award (1957), Sonning Prize (1957) and Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1962). Personal Danish Citizen, Margrethe (Spouse) and 6 Children.

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.” Niels Henrik David Bohr, 7 October 1885 to 18 November 1962 (77) Vocation Physicist. Known for Copenhagen interpretation, Bohr-Sommerfeld quantisation, Bohr-Einstein debates, Bohr-van Leeuwen theorem, Sommerfeld-Bohr theory, BKS theory and Hafnium. Education University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Awards Hughes Medal (1921), Nobel Prize in Physics (1922), Matteucci Medal (1923), Franklin Medal (1926), Max Planck Medal (1930), Copley Medal (1938), Order of the Elephant (1947), Atoms for Peace Award (1957), Sonning Prize (1957) and Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1962). Personal Danish Citizen, Margrethe (Spouse) and 6 Children.

Born, Max

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Born, Max

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Born, Max

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Born, Max

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Born, Max

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“The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” Max Born, 11 December 1882 to 5 January 1970 (87) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Born–Haber cycle, Born-Infeld theory, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Born–Landé equation, Born-Huang approximation, Born-von Karman boundary condition and the Born Equation. Education University of Frankfurt am Main, University of Göttingen and University of Edinburgh. Awards Fellow of the Royal Society (1939), Max Planck Medal (1948), Hughes Medal (1950) and the Nobel Prize in Physics (1954). Personal German and British Citizen, Hedwig (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” Max Born, 11 December 1882 to 5 January 1970 (87) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Born–Haber cycle, Born-Infeld theory, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Born–Landé equation, Born-Huang approximation, Born-von Karman boundary condition and the Born Equation. Education University of Frankfurt am Main, University of Göttingen and University of Edinburgh. Awards Fellow of the Royal Society (1939), Max Planck Medal (1948), Hughes Medal (1950) and the Nobel Prize in Physics (1954). Personal German and British Citizen, Hedwig (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” Max Born, 11 December 1882 to 5 January 1970 (87) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Born–Haber cycle, Born-Infeld theory, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Born–Landé equation, Born-Huang approximation, Born-von Karman boundary condition and the Born Equation. Education University of Frankfurt am Main, University of Göttingen and University of Edinburgh. Awards Fellow of the Royal Society (1939), Max Planck Medal (1948), Hughes Medal (1950) and the Nobel Prize in Physics (1954). Personal German and British Citizen, Hedwig (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” Max Born, 11 December 1882 to 5 January 1970 (87) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Born–Haber cycle, Born-Infeld theory, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Born–Landé equation, Born-Huang approximation, Born-von Karman boundary condition and the Born Equation. Education University of Frankfurt am Main, University of Göttingen and University of Edinburgh. Awards Fellow of the Royal Society (1939), Max Planck Medal (1948), Hughes Medal (1950) and the Nobel Prize in Physics (1954). Personal German and British Citizen, Hedwig (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world.” Max Born, 11 December 1882 to 5 January 1970 (87) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Born–Haber cycle, Born-Infeld theory, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Born–Landé equation, Born-Huang approximation, Born-von Karman boundary condition and the Born Equation. Education University of Frankfurt am Main, University of Göttingen and University of Edinburgh. Awards Fellow of the Royal Society (1939), Max Planck Medal (1948), Hughes Medal (1950) and the Nobel Prize in Physics (1954). Personal German and British Citizen, Hedwig (Spouse) and 3 Children.

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Copernicus, Nicolaus

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Copernicus, Nicolaus

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Copernicus, Nicolaus

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Copernicus, Nicolaus

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Copernicus, Nicolaus

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“The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.” Nicolaus Copernicus, 19 February 1473 to 24 May 1543 (70) Vocation Astronomer, Canon lawyer, Economist, Mathematician, Doctor and Politician. Known for Heliocentrism and Copernicus’ Law. Education University of Kraków, University of Bologna, University of Padua and the University of Ferrara. Personal Polish Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.” Nicolaus Copernicus, 19 February 1473 to 24 May 1543 (70) Vocation Astronomer, Canon lawyer, Economist, Mathematician, Doctor and Politician. Known for Heliocentrism and Copernicus’ Law. Education University of Kraków, University of Bologna, University of Padua and the University of Ferrara. Personal Polish Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.” Nicolaus Copernicus, 19 February 1473 to 24 May 1543 (70) Vocation Astronomer, Canon lawyer, Economist, Mathematician, Doctor and Politician. Known for Heliocentrism and Copernicus’ Law. Education University of Kraków, University of Bologna, University of Padua and the University of Ferrara. Personal Polish Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.” Nicolaus Copernicus, 19 February 1473 to 24 May 1543 (70) Vocation Astronomer, Canon lawyer, Economist, Mathematician, Doctor and Politician. Known for Heliocentrism and Copernicus’ Law. Education University of Kraków, University of Bologna, University of Padua and the University of Ferrara. Personal Polish Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“The earth together with its surrounding waters must in fact have such a shape as its shadow reveals, for it eclipses the moon with the arc of a perfect circle.” Nicolaus Copernicus, 19 February 1473 to 24 May 1543 (70) Vocation Astronomer, Canon lawyer, Economist, Mathematician, Doctor and Politician. Known for Heliocentrism and Copernicus’ Law. Education University of Kraków, University of Bologna, University of Padua and the University of Ferrara. Personal Polish Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

Curie, Marie Skłodowska

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Curie, Marie Skłodowska

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Curie, Marie Skłodowska

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Curie, Marie Skłodowska

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“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Skłodowska Curie, 7 November 1867 to 4 July 1934 (66) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Radioactivity, Polonium and Radium. Education University of Paris. Awards Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Davy Medal (1903), Matteucci Medal (1904), Elliott Cresson Medal (1909), Albert Medal (1910), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) and the Willard Gibbs Award (1921). Personal Polish and French Citizen, Pierre (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Skłodowska Curie, 7 November 1867 to 4 July 1934 (66) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Radioactivity, Polonium and Radium. Education University of Paris. Awards Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Davy Medal (1903), Matteucci Medal (1904), Elliott Cresson Medal (1909), Albert Medal (1910), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) and the Willard Gibbs Award (1921). Personal Polish and French Citizen, Pierre (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Skłodowska Curie, 7 November 1867 to 4 July 1934 (66) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Radioactivity, Polonium and Radium. Education University of Paris. Awards Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Davy Medal (1903), Matteucci Medal (1904), Elliott Cresson Medal (1909), Albert Medal (1910), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) and the Willard Gibbs Award (1921). Personal Polish and French Citizen, Pierre (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Skłodowska Curie, 7 November 1867 to 4 July 1934 (66) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Radioactivity, Polonium and Radium. Education University of Paris. Awards Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Davy Medal (1903), Matteucci Medal (1904), Elliott Cresson Medal (1909), Albert Medal (1910), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) and the Willard Gibbs Award (1921). Personal Polish and French Citizen, Pierre (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Skłodowska Curie, 7 November 1867 to 4 July 1934 (66) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Radioactivity, Polonium and Radium. Education University of Paris. Awards Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Davy Medal (1903), Matteucci Medal (1904), Elliott Cresson Medal (1909), Albert Medal (1910), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) and the Willard Gibbs Award (1921). Personal Polish and French Citizen, Pierre (Spouse) and 2 Children.

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Dalton, John

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Dalton, John

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Dalton, John

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Dalton, John

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Dalton, John

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“It’s the right idea, but not the right time.” John Dalton, 6 September 1766 to 27 July 1844 (77) Vocation Chemist, Physicist and Meteorologist. Known for Atomic Theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Daltonism (Colour Blindness) and Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures. Education Self-taught and instructed by a blind philosopher, John Gough. He was labelled a Dissenter and barred from attending English universities. Awards Royal Medal (1826). Personal Polish and French Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“It’s the right idea, but not the right time.” John Dalton, 6 September 1766 to 27 July 1844 (77) Vocation Chemist, Physicist and Meteorologist. Known for Atomic Theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Daltonism (Colour Blindness) and Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures. Education Self-taught and instructed by a blind philosopher, John Gough. He was labelled a Dissenter and barred from attending English universities. Awards Royal Medal (1826). Personal Polish and French Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“It’s the right idea, but not the right time.” John Dalton, 6 September 1766 to 27 July 1844 (77) Vocation Chemist, Physicist and Meteorologist. Known for Atomic Theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Daltonism (Colour Blindness) and Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures. Education Self-taught and instructed by a blind philosopher, John Gough. He was labelled a Dissenter and barred from attending English universities. Awards Royal Medal (1826). Personal Polish and French Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“It’s the right idea, but not the right time.” John Dalton, 6 September 1766 to 27 July 1844 (77) Vocation Chemist, Physicist and Meteorologist. Known for Atomic Theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Daltonism (Colour Blindness) and Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures. Education Self-taught and instructed by a blind philosopher, John Gough. He was labelled a Dissenter and barred from attending English universities. Awards Royal Medal (1826). Personal Polish and French Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

“It’s the right idea, but not the right time.” John Dalton, 6 September 1766 to 27 July 1844 (77) Vocation Chemist, Physicist and Meteorologist. Known for Atomic Theory, Law of Multiple Proportions, Daltonism (Colour Blindness) and Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures. Education Self-taught and instructed by a blind philosopher, John Gough. He was labelled a Dissenter and barred from attending English universities. Awards Royal Medal (1826). Personal Polish and French Citizen, No Spouse and No Children.

Darwin, Charles Robert

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Darwin, Charles Robert

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Darwin, Charles Robert

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Darwin, Charles Robert

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Darwin, Charles Robert

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“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 to 19 April 1882 (73) Vocation Biologist and Geologist. Known for Developing theory of evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, Evolution by Natural Selection and Common Descent. Education University of Edinburgh Medical School, Christ’s College (University of Cambridge) (BA) and the Geological Society of London. Awards Royal Medal (1853), Wollaston Medal (1859) and the Copley Medal (1864). Personal British Citizen, Emma (Spouse) and 10 Children.

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 to 19 April 1882 (73) Vocation Biologist and Geologist. Known for Developing theory of evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, Evolution by Natural Selection and Common Descent. Education University of Edinburgh Medical School, Christ’s College (University of Cambridge) (BA) and the Geological Society of London. Awards Royal Medal (1853), Wollaston Medal (1859) and the Copley Medal (1864). Personal British Citizen, Emma (Spouse) and 10 Children.

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 to 19 April 1882 (73) Vocation Biologist and Geologist. Known for Developing theory of evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, Evolution by Natural Selection and Common Descent. Education University of Edinburgh Medical School, Christ’s College (University of Cambridge) (BA) and the Geological Society of London. Awards Royal Medal (1853), Wollaston Medal (1859) and the Copley Medal (1864). Personal British Citizen, Emma (Spouse) and 10 Children.

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 to 19 April 1882 (73) Vocation Biologist and Geologist. Known for Developing theory of evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, Evolution by Natural Selection and Common Descent. Education University of Edinburgh Medical School, Christ’s College (University of Cambridge) (BA) and the Geological Society of London. Awards Royal Medal (1853), Wollaston Medal (1859) and the Copley Medal (1864). Personal British Citizen, Emma (Spouse) and 10 Children.

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 to 19 April 1882 (73) Vocation Biologist and Geologist. Known for Developing theory of evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, Evolution by Natural Selection and Common Descent. Education University of Edinburgh Medical School, Christ’s College (University of Cambridge) (BA) and the Geological Society of London. Awards Royal Medal (1853), Wollaston Medal (1859) and the Copley Medal (1864). Personal British Citizen, Emma (Spouse) and 10 Children.

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Edison, Thomas Alva

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Edison, Thomas Alva

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Edison, Thomas Alva

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Edison, Thomas Alva

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Edison, Thomas Alva

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“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” Thomas Alva Edison, 11 February 1847 to 18 October 1931 (84) Vocation Inventor and Businessman. Known for Inventor of the commercial Light Bulb, Phonograph, Mechanical Vote Recorder, Motion Picture Camera and the first Industrial Research Laboratory. Holder of 1093 US Patents. Education Self-Educated with trips to Cooper Union College. Personal American Citizen, Mary (Spouse), 3 Children. and Mina (Spouse), 3 Children.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” Thomas Alva Edison, 11 February 1847 to 18 October 1931 (84) Vocation Inventor and Businessman. Known for Inventor of the commercial Light Bulb, Phonograph, Mechanical Vote Recorder, Motion Picture Camera and the first Industrial Research Laboratory. Holder of 1093 US Patents. Education Self-Educated with trips to Cooper Union College. Personal American Citizen, Mary (Spouse), 3 Children. and Mina (Spouse), 3 Children.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” Thomas Alva Edison, 11 February 1847 to 18 October 1931 (84) Vocation Inventor and Businessman. Known for Inventor of the commercial Light Bulb, Phonograph, Mechanical Vote Recorder, Motion Picture Camera and the first Industrial Research Laboratory. Holder of 1093 US Patents. Education Self-Educated with trips to Cooper Union College. Personal American Citizen, Mary (Spouse), 3 Children. and Mina (Spouse), 3 Children.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” Thomas Alva Edison, 11 February 1847 to 18 October 1931 (84) Vocation Inventor and Businessman. Known for Inventor of the commercial Light Bulb, Phonograph, Mechanical Vote Recorder, Motion Picture Camera and the first Industrial Research Laboratory. Holder of 1093 US Patents. Education Self-Educated with trips to Cooper Union College. Personal American Citizen, Mary (Spouse), 3 Children. and Mina (Spouse), 3 Children.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” Thomas Alva Edison, 11 February 1847 to 18 October 1931 (84) Vocation Inventor and Businessman. Known for Inventor of the commercial Light Bulb, Phonograph, Mechanical Vote Recorder, Motion Picture Camera and the first Industrial Research Laboratory. Holder of 1093 US Patents. Education Self-Educated with trips to Cooper Union College. Personal American Citizen, Mary (Spouse), 3 Children. and Mina (Spouse), 3 Children.

Einstein, Albert

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Einstein, Albert

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Einstein, Albert

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Einstein, Albert

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Einstein, Albert

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“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein, 14 March 1879 to 18 April 1955 (76) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for General Relativity and Special Relativity, Photoelectric Effect, Mass-Energy Equivalence, Theory of Brownian Motion, Einstein Field Equations, Bose–Einstein Statistics, Bose–Einstein Condensate, Bose–Einstein Correlations, Unified Field Theory and EPR paradox. Published 300 + Scientific Papers and 30,000 Unique Documents. Education Swiss Patent Office, University of Zurich, Charles University in Prague, ETH Zurich, Caltech, Prussian Academy of Sciences, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, University of Leiden and Institute for Advanced Study. Awards Barnard Medal (1920), Nobel Prize in Physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) [3], Max Planck Medal (1929) and Time Person of the Century (1999). Personal German, Swiss and American Citizen, Mileva (Spouse 1903-1919), Elsa (Spouse 1919-1936) and 3 Children.

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein, 14 March 1879 to 18 April 1955 (76) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for General Relativity and Special Relativity, Photoelectric Effect, Mass-Energy Equivalence, Theory of Brownian Motion, Einstein Field Equations, Bose–Einstein Statistics, Bose–Einstein Condensate, Bose–Einstein Correlations, Unified Field Theory and EPR paradox. Published 300 + Scientific Papers and 30,000 Unique Documents. Education Swiss Patent Office, University of Zurich, Charles University in Prague, ETH Zurich, Caltech, Prussian Academy of Sciences, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, University of Leiden and Institute for Advanced Study. Awards Barnard Medal (1920), Nobel Prize in Physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) [3], Max Planck Medal (1929) and Time Person of the Century (1999). Personal German, Swiss and American Citizen, Mileva (Spouse 1903-1919), Elsa (Spouse 1919-1936) and 3 Children.

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein, 14 March 1879 to 18 April 1955 (76) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for General Relativity and Special Relativity, Photoelectric Effect, Mass-Energy Equivalence, Theory of Brownian Motion, Einstein Field Equations, Bose–Einstein Statistics, Bose–Einstein Condensate, Bose–Einstein Correlations, Unified Field Theory and EPR paradox. Published 300 + Scientific Papers and 30,000 Unique Documents. Education Swiss Patent Office, University of Zurich, Charles University in Prague, ETH Zurich, Caltech, Prussian Academy of Sciences, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, University of Leiden and Institute for Advanced Study. Awards Barnard Medal (1920), Nobel Prize in Physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) [3], Max Planck Medal (1929) and Time Person of the Century (1999). Personal German, Swiss and American Citizen, Mileva (Spouse 1903-1919), Elsa (Spouse 1919-1936) and 3 Children.

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein, 14 March 1879 to 18 April 1955 (76) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for General Relativity and Special Relativity, Photoelectric Effect, Mass-Energy Equivalence, Theory of Brownian Motion, Einstein Field Equations, Bose–Einstein Statistics, Bose–Einstein Condensate, Bose–Einstein Correlations, Unified Field Theory and EPR paradox. Published 300 + Scientific Papers and 30,000 Unique Documents. Education Swiss Patent Office, University of Zurich, Charles University in Prague, ETH Zurich, Caltech, Prussian Academy of Sciences, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, University of Leiden and Institute for Advanced Study. Awards Barnard Medal (1920), Nobel Prize in Physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) [3], Max Planck Medal (1929) and Time Person of the Century (1999). Personal German, Swiss and American Citizen, Mileva (Spouse 1903-1919), Elsa (Spouse 1919-1936) and 3 Children.

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein, 14 March 1879 to 18 April 1955 (76) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for General Relativity and Special Relativity, Photoelectric Effect, Mass-Energy Equivalence, Theory of Brownian Motion, Einstein Field Equations, Bose–Einstein Statistics, Bose–Einstein Condensate, Bose–Einstein Correlations, Unified Field Theory and EPR paradox. Published 300 + Scientific Papers and 30,000 Unique Documents. Education Swiss Patent Office, University of Zurich, Charles University in Prague, ETH Zurich, Caltech, Prussian Academy of Sciences, Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, University of Leiden and Institute for Advanced Study. Awards Barnard Medal (1920), Nobel Prize in Physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) [3], Max Planck Medal (1929) and Time Person of the Century (1999). Personal German, Swiss and American Citizen, Mileva (Spouse 1903-1919), Elsa (Spouse 1919-1936) and 3 Children.

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Faraday, Michael

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Faraday, Michael

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Faraday, Michael

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Faraday, Michael

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Faraday, Michael

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“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” Michael Faraday, 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867 (75) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discoverer of Benzene and inventor of the Bunsen burner. Faraday’s law of induction, Electrochemistry, Faraday cage, Faraday constant, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and Lines of force. Education Royal Institution of Great Britain. Awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846), Copley Medal (1832 & 1838), Rumford Medal (1846) and the Albert Medal (1866). Personal British Citizen, Sarah (Spouse) and No Children.

“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” Michael Faraday, 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867 (75) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discoverer of Benzene and inventor of the Bunsen burner. Faraday’s law of induction, Electrochemistry, Faraday cage, Faraday constant, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and Lines of force. Education Royal Institution of Great Britain. Awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846), Copley Medal (1832 & 1838), Rumford Medal (1846) and the Albert Medal (1866). Personal British Citizen, Sarah (Spouse) and No Children.

“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” Michael Faraday, 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867 (75) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discoverer of Benzene and inventor of the Bunsen burner. Faraday’s law of induction, Electrochemistry, Faraday cage, Faraday constant, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and Lines of force. Education Royal Institution of Great Britain. Awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846), Copley Medal (1832 & 1838), Rumford Medal (1846) and the Albert Medal (1866). Personal British Citizen, Sarah (Spouse) and No Children.

“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” Michael Faraday, 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867 (75) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discoverer of Benzene and inventor of the Bunsen burner. Faraday’s law of induction, Electrochemistry, Faraday cage, Faraday constant, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and Lines of force. Education Royal Institution of Great Britain. Awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846), Copley Medal (1832 & 1838), Rumford Medal (1846) and the Albert Medal (1866). Personal British Citizen, Sarah (Spouse) and No Children.

“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” Michael Faraday, 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867 (75) Vocation Physicist and Chemist. Known for Discoverer of Benzene and inventor of the Bunsen burner. Faraday’s law of induction, Electrochemistry, Faraday cage, Faraday constant, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and Lines of force. Education Royal Institution of Great Britain. Awards Royal Medal (1835 & 1846), Copley Medal (1832 & 1838), Rumford Medal (1846) and the Albert Medal (1866). Personal British Citizen, Sarah (Spouse) and No Children.

Fermi, Enrico

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Fermi, Enrico

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Fermi, Enrico

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Fermi, Enrico

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Fermi, Enrico

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“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

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Feynman, Richard Phillips

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Feynman, Richard Phillips

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“It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” Richard Phillips Feynman, 11 May 1918 to 15 February 1988 (69) Vocation Theoretical Physicist. Known for Manhattan Project, Acoustic wave equation, Bethe–Feynman formula, Feynman diagrams, Feynman propagator, Feynman slash notation, Hellmann-Feynman theorem, Feynman-Smoluchowski ratchet, Feynman-Stueckelberg interpretation, Nanotechnology, One-electron universe, Quantum cellular automata, Quantum computing, Quantum electrodynamics, Quantum hydrodynamics, Quantum turbulence, Synthetic molecular motor, The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Universal quantum simulator, Vortex ring model and the Wheeler-Feynman absorber theory. Education Cornell University, California Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.) and Princeton University (Ph.D.). Awards Albert Einstein Award (1954), E. O. Lawrence Award (1962), Nobel Prize in Physics (1965), Oersted Medal (1972) and National Medal of Science (1979). Personal American Citizen, Gweneth (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

“There’s two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.” Enrico Fermi, 29 September 1901 to 28 November 1954 (53) Vocation Theoretical & Experimental Physicist. Known for Nuclear chain reaction, Fermi–Dirac statistics, Theory of beta decay, Work on Chicago Pile-1 (the first nuclear reactor), contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics and referred to as one “father of the atomic bomb. Education Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Göttingen, Leiden University, University of Florence, Sapienza University of Rome, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Awards Matteucci Medal (1926), Nobel Prize (1938), Hughes Medal (1942), Medal for Merit (1946), Franklin Medal (1947), ForMemRS (1950), Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science (1950), Rumford Prize (1953) and the Max Planck Medal (1954). Personal Italian Citizen, Laura (Spouse) and 2 Children.

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“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564 to 8 January 1642 (77) Vocation Astronomer, Physicist, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician. Known for Kinematics, Dynamics, Telescopic Observational Astronomy, Heliocentrism. Education University of Pisa and University of Padua. Personal Italian Citizen, Marina (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564 to 8 January 1642 (77) Vocation Astronomer, Physicist, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician. Known for Kinematics, Dynamics, Telescopic Observational Astronomy, Heliocentrism. Education University of Pisa and University of Padua. Personal Italian Citizen, Marina (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564 to 8 January 1642 (77) Vocation Astronomer, Physicist, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician. Known for Kinematics, Dynamics, Telescopic Observational Astronomy, Heliocentrism. Education University of Pisa and University of Padua. Personal Italian Citizen, Marina (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564 to 8 January 1642 (77) Vocation Astronomer, Physicist, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician. Known for Kinematics, Dynamics, Telescopic Observational Astronomy, Heliocentrism. Education University of Pisa and University of Padua. Personal Italian Citizen, Marina (Spouse) and 3 Children.

“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” Galileo Galilei, 15 February 1564 to 8 January 1642 (77) Vocation Astronomer, Physicist, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician. Known for Kinematics, Dynamics, Telescopic Observational Astronomy, Heliocentrism. Education University of Pisa and University of Padua. Personal Italian Citizen, Marina (Spouse) and 3 Children.

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Hahn, Otto

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“Usually, a discovery is not made in the easiest but on a complicated way; the simple cases show up only later.” Otto Hahn, 8 March 1879 to 28 July 1968 (89) Vocation Radio and Nuclear Chemist. Known for Discovery of radioactive elements (1905–1921), Radiothorium (1905), Radioactinium (1906), Mesothorium (1907), Ionium (1907), Radioactive recoil (1909), Fajans–Paneth–Hahn Law, Protactinium (1917), Nuclear isomerism (1921), Applied Radiochemistry (1936), Rubidium-strontium dating (1938) and Nuclear fission (1938). Education University of Marburg. Awards Emil Fischer Medal (1919), Cannizzaro Prize (1939), Copernicus Prize (1941), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1944), Max Planck Medal (1949), Paracelsus Medal (1952), Henri Becquerel Medal (1952), Pour le Mérite (1952), Faraday Lectureship Prize (1956), ForMemRS (1957)[1], Wilhelm Exner Medal (1958), Hugo Grotius Medal (1958), Légion d’Honneur (1959) and Enrico Fermi Award (1966). Personal German Citizen, Edith (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Usually, a discovery is not made in the easiest but on a complicated way; the simple cases show up only later.” Otto Hahn, 8 March 1879 to 28 July 1968 (89) Vocation Radio and Nuclear Chemist. Known for Discovery of radioactive elements (1905–1921), Radiothorium (1905), Radioactinium (1906), Mesothorium (1907), Ionium (1907), Radioactive recoil (1909), Fajans–Paneth–Hahn Law, Protactinium (1917), Nuclear isomerism (1921), Applied Radiochemistry (1936), Rubidium-strontium dating (1938) and Nuclear fission (1938). Education University of Marburg. Awards Emil Fischer Medal (1919), Cannizzaro Prize (1939), Copernicus Prize (1941), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1944), Max Planck Medal (1949), Paracelsus Medal (1952), Henri Becquerel Medal (1952), Pour le Mérite (1952), Faraday Lectureship Prize (1956), ForMemRS (1957)[1], Wilhelm Exner Medal (1958), Hugo Grotius Medal (1958), Légion d’Honneur (1959) and Enrico Fermi Award (1966). Personal German Citizen, Edith (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Usually, a discovery is not made in the easiest but on a complicated way; the simple cases show up only later.” Otto Hahn, 8 March 1879 to 28 July 1968 (89) Vocation Radio and Nuclear Chemist. Known for Discovery of radioactive elements (1905–1921), Radiothorium (1905), Radioactinium (1906), Mesothorium (1907), Ionium (1907), Radioactive recoil (1909), Fajans–Paneth–Hahn Law, Protactinium (1917), Nuclear isomerism (1921), Applied Radiochemistry (1936), Rubidium-strontium dating (1938) and Nuclear fission (1938). Education University of Marburg. Awards Emil Fischer Medal (1919), Cannizzaro Prize (1939), Copernicus Prize (1941), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1944), Max Planck Medal (1949), Paracelsus Medal (1952), Henri Becquerel Medal (1952), Pour le Mérite (1952), Faraday Lectureship Prize (1956), ForMemRS (1957)[1], Wilhelm Exner Medal (1958), Hugo Grotius Medal (1958), Légion d’Honneur (1959) and Enrico Fermi Award (1966). Personal German Citizen, Edith (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Usually, a discovery is not made in the easiest but on a complicated way; the simple cases show up only later.” Otto Hahn, 8 March 1879 to 28 July 1968 (89) Vocation Radio and Nuclear Chemist. Known for Discovery of radioactive elements (1905–1921), Radiothorium (1905), Radioactinium (1906), Mesothorium (1907), Ionium (1907), Radioactive recoil (1909), Fajans–Paneth–Hahn Law, Protactinium (1917), Nuclear isomerism (1921), Applied Radiochemistry (1936), Rubidium-strontium dating (1938) and Nuclear fission (1938). Education University of Marburg. Awards Emil Fischer Medal (1919), Cannizzaro Prize (1939), Copernicus Prize (1941), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1944), Max Planck Medal (1949), Paracelsus Medal (1952), Henri Becquerel Medal (1952), Pour le Mérite (1952), Faraday Lectureship Prize (1956), ForMemRS (1957)[1], Wilhelm Exner Medal (1958), Hugo Grotius Medal (1958), Légion d’Honneur (1959) and Enrico Fermi Award (1966). Personal German Citizen, Edith (Spouse) and 1 Child.

“Usually, a discovery is not made in the easiest but on a complicated way; the simple cases show up only later.” Otto Hahn, 8 March 1879 to 28 July 1968 (89) Vocation Radio and Nuclear Chemist. Known for Discovery of radioactive elements (1905–1921), Radiothorium (1905), Radioactinium (1906), Mesothorium (1907), Ionium (1907), Radioactive recoil (1909), Fajans–Paneth–Hahn Law, Protactinium (1917), Nuclear isomerism (1921), Applied Radiochemistry (1936), Rubidium-strontium dating (1938) and Nuclear fission (1938). Education University of Marburg. Awards Emil Fischer Medal (1919), Cannizzaro Prize (1939), Copernicus Prize (1941), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1944), Max Planck Medal (1949), Paracelsus Medal (1952), Henri Becquerel Medal (1952), Pour le Mérite (1952), Faraday Lectureship Prize (1956), ForMemRS (1957)[1], Wilhelm Exner Medal (1958), Hugo Grotius Medal (1958), Légion d’Honneur (1959) and Enrico Fermi Award (1966). Personal German Citizen, Edith (Spouse) and 1 Child.

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