A chemist. His work on the souring of milk and the use of heat to preserve it was the foundation of the science of bacteriology. Born Dole, France. Died near Paris.
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Louis Pasteur
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William Farr
Epidemiologist, a founder of medical statistics. Born Kenley, Shropshire.
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George James Symons
Pioneer in the scientific study of rainfall. Born 28 Queen's Row, Pimlico. Founder of the British Rainfall Organization. Twice president of the Royal Meteorological Society. Died at home, 62 Camden...
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Charles Babbage
Mathematician and pioneer of the modern computer. Probably born in Crosby Row on what is now Walworth Road. Went to school at Freeman's academy in Enfield. He was critical, to the point of rudenes...
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Evangelista Torricelli
Physicist and mathematician, best known for his invention of the barometer.
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