Birthdate: July 2, 1862
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wigton, England, United Kingdom
Died: March 12, 1942
William Henry Bragg, an accomplished English physicist, chemist, mathematician, and sportsman, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915 for his groundbreaking work with his son Lawrence Bragg on analyzing crystal structure using X-rays. Bragg’s contributions led to the naming of the mineral Braggite in their honor. Knighted in 1920, his professional legacy includes significant advancements in understanding crystal structures through pioneering research in X-ray analysis.
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