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- 5. Lovelace (1815-1852) English mathematician and writer who is considered the first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.
- 7. Fleming (1881-1955) Scottish biologist and pharmacologist who discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin.
- 8. Gutenberg (1398-1468) German inventor who introduced the mechanical movable type printing press, revolutionizing the production of books.
- 9. Tesla (1856-1943) Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer, known for his contributions to alternating current (AC) power systems.
- 10. Pasteur (1822-1895) French chemist and microbiologist who developed the process of pasteurization and made important discoveries in the field of germ theory.
- 13. Einstein (1879-1955) German physicist known for his theory of relativity and contributions to the understanding of the photoelectric effect and the quantum theory of light.
- 17. Curie (1867-1934) Polish physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity and discovered the elements polonium and radium.
- 18. Hopper (1906-1992) American computer scientist and naval officer who played a crucial role in the development of early computer programming languages.
- 20. Otto (1832-1891) German engineer who developed the first practical four-stroke internal combustion engine, laying the foundation for modern automotive technology.
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- 1. Fleming (1881-1955) Scottish biologist and pharmacologist who discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin.
- 2. Edison (1847-1931) American inventor known for the practical electric light bulb and numerous other innovations.
- 3. Jobs (1955-2011) Co-founder of Apple Inc., known for his contributions to the personal computer revolution and the development of iconic consumer electronic products.
- 4. Brothers (Orville Wright: 1871-1948, Wilbur Wright: 1867-1912) American aviation pioneers who built and flew the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
- 6. Graham Bell (1847-1922) Inventor of the telephone, contributing to the development of modern communication systems.
- 11. Morse (1791-1872) American inventor who developed the telegraph and Morse code, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
- 12. Watt (1736-1819) Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who improved the steam engine, driving advancements in industrialization.
- 14. Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor known for inventing the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry.
- 15. Berners-Lee (1955-) British computer scientist and inventor of the World Wide Web, revolutionizing the way information is accessed and shared.
- 16. Marconi (1874-1937) Italian inventor and electrical engineer who developed long-distance radio transmission and is credited with inventing the radio.
- 19. Franklin (1706-1790) American polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including the invention of the lightning rod and bifocals.