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Sir Joseph John Thomson
(18 Dec 1856 - 30 Aug 1940)
English physicist.
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Science Quotes by Sir Joseph John Thomson (1)
His work was so great that it cannot be compassed in a few words. His death is one of the greatest losses ever to occur to British science.
Describing Ernest Rutherford upon his death at age 66. Thomson, then 80 years old, was once his teacher.
Describing Ernest Rutherford upon his death at age 66. Thomson, then 80 years old, was once his teacher.
— Sir Joseph John Thomson
Quoted in Time Magazine (1 Nov 1937).
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