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Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

1742-1799

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg was a prominent German scientist of the 18th century, known for his contributions to physics and mathematics.

Biography

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg was a prominent German scientist of the 18th century, known for his contributions to physics and mathematics.

Born in 1742 in Ober-Ramstadt, Lichtenberg served as a physics professor at the University of Göttingen, where he conducted important research in electricity and electrical phenomena.

In addition to his academic work, Lichtenberg was also a satirical writer and a keen observer of the society of his time.

His legacy endures through his writings and scientific discoveries, which continue to be studied and admired to this day..