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- Nikola Tesla. Dec. at 86 (1856-1943) 22,774 votes. Nikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.
- Albert Einstein. Dec. at 76 (1879-1955) 26,483 votes. Albert Einstein ( EYEN-styne; German: [ˈalbɛɐ̯t ˈʔaɪnʃtaɪn] (listen); 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics).
- Isaac Newton. Dec. at 84 (1643-1727) 23,106 votes. Sir Isaac Newton (25 December 1642 – 20 March 1726/27) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author (described in his own day as a "natural philosopher") who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time, and a key figure in the scientific revolution.
- Leonardo da Vinci. Dec. at 67 (1452-1519) 27,173 votes. Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian polymath, painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.
4 days ago · These are people who promoted peace and good values. They are people who are sterling examples of character. They are people who have fought for freedom. They are people who made advancements in science, technology, politics, economics, medicine, and so on. They are people who gave us great art, plays, literature and movies.
3 days ago · Certainly, some of the greatest minds of all time deserve to be ranked highly. Examples include Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, and certainly Albert Einstein. Each one of these incredible and inspirational people used the power of their minds to change the world. Not surprisingly, several names on this list are also among the most famous ...
14 hours ago · While there are many people who have had a profound impact on the world in which we live today, here are a few of the most influential people in history. This list includes all sorts of people, people who made the world a better place, people who made a negative impact, scientists, philosophers, artists, leaders, and many many more.
4 days ago · This only proves that our modern society has two contradictory attitudes toward our past. In this section we will explore some of the most amazing myths and legends from around the world—legends that may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins.
6 days ago · People who are living in the past often display these 9 behaviors (without realizing it) - The Expert Editor. by Tina Fey | May 13, 2024, 4:11 pm. Living in the past can be a tricky thing. Often, we don’t even realize we’re stuck in yesterday’s memories. The difference between living in the past and learning from it lies in self-awareness.
2 days ago · History (derived from Ancient Greek ἱστορία (historía) 'inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation') [1] is the systematic study and documentation of the human past. [2] [3] The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. [4] ". History" is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the ...
