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Lord Rayleigh

Explore the life and scientific milestones of Lord Rayleigh, a prominent physicist known for his groundbreaking work in wave theory and the discovery of argon. This timeline highlights key events and contributions of John William Strutt, the 3rd Baron Rayleigh, in advancing the field of physics during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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1842 — 1919On the record
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Born November 12, 1842
Died June 30, 1919
Known as Physicist
Langford Grove, Maldon, Essex, England

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