Joseph Rotblat
Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
November 4th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
August 31st, 2005
19 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Poland, this physicist contributed significantly to the development of atomic science and became a prominent advocate for nuclear disarmament. After working on the Manhattan Project, he left due to moral objections regarding the use of atomic weapons against civilian populations. He dedicated later years to promoting peace and was a co-founder of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, which focused on the role of science in global security. His efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995
Co-founded the Pugwash Conferences
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