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George FitzGerald
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scientist

George FitzGerald

Scientist · born August 3, 1851 · died 1901

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George Francis FitzGerald was an Irish theoretical physicist known for hypothesising length contraction, which became an integral part of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity.

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  1. ~32Received the Fellow of the Royal Society1883
  2. ~48Received the Royal Medal1899

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Martin Sheen

Actor

1940 · Ireland

Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez, known professionally as Martin Sheen, is an American actor. His work spans more than six decades of television and film, and his accolades include three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and four Actor Awards.

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Tom Brady
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Tom Brady

Athlete

1977 · United States

Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 23 seasons.

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Stephen Graham
actor

Stephen Graham

Actor

1973 · United Kingdom

Stephen Graham Kelly is an English actor, producer, and screenwriter. He has received nominations for seven British Academy Television Awards and one British Academy Film Award.

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Brahim Díaz

Athlete

1999 · Spain

Brahim Abdelkader Díaz, also known mononymously as Brahim, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for La Liga club Real Madrid. Born in Spain, he plays for the Morocco national team.

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James Hetfield
musician

James Hetfield

Musician

1963 · United States

James Alan Hetfield is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica.

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