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Medicine & Public Health
Emilio Segrè
1905–1989Tivoli, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Co-discovered the antiproton
Biography
Co-discovered the antiproton; discovered technetium and astatine; fled fascist Italy; Manhattan Project scientist. Nobel Prize in Physics (1959); co-discovered antiproton; 2 elements discovered
Notable For
- Co-discovered the antiproton
- discovered technetium and astatine
- fled fascist Italy
- Manhattan Project scientist
Honors & Recognition
- Nobel Prize in Physics (1959)
- co-discovered antiproton
- 2 elements discovered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emilio Segrè Italian?
Yes — Emilio Segrè is of Italian heritage with roots in Lazio. Co-discovered the antiproton
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Medicine & Public Health
- Specialty
- Physics
- Years
- 1905–1989
- Birth Place
- Tivoli, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Lazio
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