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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen photographed by Erwin Hanfstaengl, 1899, Germany Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (27. 03.1845, Lennep - 10. 02. 1923, Munich), German physicist and first Nobel Prize winner for physics in 1901, discovered X-rays and revolutionised medicine. He voluntarily waived a patent so that the process could spread quickly and as many people as possible could receive cost-effective medical treatment. He made his groundbreaking discovery on 8 November 1895 at the University of Würzburg, where he conducted research and taught as a full professor from 1 October 1888
Date
Feb 22, 1899
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Photo12/ImageBROKER/Heinz Krimmer
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BRK26H23_296
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