Manfred von Ardenne

Manfred Baron von Ardenne was a German researcher, autodidact in applied physics, and an inventor. He took out approximately 600 patents in fields including electron microscopy, medical technology, nuclear technology, plasma physics, and radio and television technology.

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Who was born first?

• Manfred von Ardenne and George de Mestral were born the same year
• Manfred von Ardenne and John G. Trump were born the same year
• Manfred von Ardenne and Frank Whittle were born the same year
• Manfred von Ardenne and Run Run Shaw were born the same year
• Manfred von Ardenne and John Mauchly were born the same year

Timeline

1. Frank WhittleJune 1, 1907 – August 1996
2. George de MestralJune 19, 1907 – February 8, 1990
3. John G. TrumpAugust 21, 1907 – February 21, 1985
4. John MauchlyAugust 30, 1907 – January 8, 1980
5. Manfred von Ardenne (this page)January 20, 1907 – May 26, 1997
6. Run Run ShawNovember 19, 1907 – January 7, 2014

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