Leo Szilard
Leo Szilard was a physicist and inventor best known for his role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. He was a strong advocate for the responsible use of scientific research and technology, emphasizing the ethical implications of scientific discoveries in the context of global security.
Born on Feb 11, 1898 (127 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,289 | $160,000 | 154$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 9,289 | $160,000 | 154$ |
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Hungary:
Leó Szilárd recommended László Tisza to Fritz London in Paris.
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Switzerland:
Leo Szilard came up with the idea of the nuclear chain reaction.
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Slovenia:
Leo Szilard is referenced as a Hungarian-American physicist.
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Guatemala:
Leo Szilard collaborated with Albert Einstein to alert the U.S. government about the atomic bomb.
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Liechtenstein:
Leo Szilard collaborated with Albert Einstein to alert President Roosevelt about nuclear research in Germany.
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Liechtenstein:
Leo Szilard was one of the physicists who warned the U.S. government about the potential nuclear threat from Nazi Germany.
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United Kingdom:
Leo Szilard collaborated with Albert Einstein to advocate for the construction of an atomic bomb.
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