Henri Becquerel
Physicist, Chemist; Nobel Prize Winner
Born
December 15th, 1852
172 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1908
116 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contribution to the understanding of radioactivity led to significant advancements in physics and chemistry. Discovered spontaneous radioactivity in uranium salts. His research culminated in the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, which he shared with Marie and Pierre Curie. The discovery provided the foundation for future studies in nuclear physics and medicine.
Discovered spontaneous radioactivity in uranium
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903
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