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Louis Agassiz, born on May 28, 1807 in Switzerland and died on December 14, 1873 in the United States, was a renowned geologist in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of paleontology and geology.
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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, considered one of the greatest scientists in history. He made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy, particularly with his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Newton's work had a profound impact on the development of modern science and engineering.
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Peter Medawar
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James Clerk Maxwell
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George Wald
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German chemist born on May 27, 1883, and died on November 22, 1943. Wolfgang Ostwald made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in colloidal chemistry and catalysis.