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• Nicolaus Copernicus is called the Father of Modern Astronomy.
• He introduced the heliocentric theory in 1543.
• This theory stated that the Sun is at the center of the solar system.
• His ideas changed the old belief that Earth is the center.

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• Galileo Galilei, a later figure, is often called the "father of observational astronomy".

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• Penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
• He made this discovery in 1928 at St. Mary’s Hospital, London.
• He found that a mould (Penicillium) killed bacteria in culture dishes.
• His findings were officially published in 1929.
• First patient treated: Albert Alexander (12 February 1941)

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• Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975.
• It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul. Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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• Carl Linnaeus is known as the Father of Biological Classification (Taxonomy).
• He introduced the binomial nomenclature system (two-name system).
• This system gives every organism a Genus and Species name.
• It made classification of living organisms systematic and universal.
• His work is the foundation of modern taxonomy.

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• Charles Babbage is known as the Father of the Computer.
• He designed the more advanced Analytical Engine, which featured a "Mill" (CPU) and a "Store" (memory).

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• He was an English polymath.
• Born: 26 December 1791 London, England
• Died: 18 October 1871 (aged 79) London, England

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