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Geniuses Born in 1888

The year 1888 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

3 Geniuses Born in 1888

Remarkable Minds of 1888

Inge Lehmann
Science & Intellect · Denmark
Born May 13, 1888
Selman Waksman
Science & Intellect · Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Born July 22, 1888
C. V. Raman
Science & Intellect · India)
Born November 7, 1888

About the Geniuses of 1888

The year 1888 gave the world 3 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1888 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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Inge Lehmann is among the most notable geniuses born in 1888, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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Geniuses born in 1888 worked across Science & Intellect and more.

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