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Birth of Ludwig Boltzmann

20 February 1844

Austrian physicist and philosopher (1844–1906). Ludwig Boltzmann was born on 20 February 1844 in what is now Austria. Ludwig Boltzmann is remembered as a physicist, chemist and university teacher, a citizen of Austria–Hungary. Notable works include “Boltzmann constant”, “Stefan-Boltzmann law” and “Stefan-Boltzmann constant”. Positions held included rector.

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