What is recorded here
John Desmond Bernal, born 10 May 1901 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland, was an Irish scientist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography in molecular biology.
Why this person is known: Irish scientist (1901-1971)
- Birthplace
- Nenagh
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