“My ignorance of science is such that if anyone mentioned copper nitrate I should think he was talking about policemen's overtime.”
Quote by Donald Coggan
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Donald Coggan
Donald Coggan, born on October 9, 1909, and died on May 17, 2000, was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1974. He was one of the most influential religious leaders of the 20th century in the United Kingdom and dedicated his tenure to promoting the unity and cooperation of the global Christian community, playing a significant role in restoring Britain's ties with the world after World War II. more
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