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James Clerk Maxwell · Life in Weeks

Formulated the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, unifying electricity, magnetism, and light as manifestations of the same phenomenon..

1831–1879 Physicist 2,496 weeks (48 Years)

James Clerk Maxwell: 2,496 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,496
Total Weeks
17,472
Days Lived
3
Key Milestones
48
Years

Key Milestones

Age 16 · Week ~832

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Age 32 · Week ~1,664

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Age 48 · Week ~2,496

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Legacy

Formulated the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation, unifying electricity, magnetism, and light as manifestations of the same phenomenon.

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