John Desmond Bernal

Irish scientist (1901-1971).

Born May 10th, 1901 in Nenagh. [ref]

Died September 15th, 1971 at 70 years old in Camden Town. [ref]

Occupations
biophysicist, crystallographer, historian, inventor, philosopher, philosopher of science, physicist, university teacher, writer
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