Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, the World War II project that developed the first nuclear weapons. Often referred to as the 'father of the atomic bomb', Oppenheimer's role in the project and his subsequent reflections on the ethical implications of nuclear weapons have made him a pivotal figure in the history of science and warfare.
Born on Apr 22, 1904 (122 years old)
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Oppenheimer is referenced in the context of the development of nuclear weapons.
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San Marino:
An entrepreneur and friend of Oppenheimer had set up a post-apocalyptic bunker for his family.
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France:
Oppenheimer was a key figure in the Manhattan Project to develop nuclear weapons.
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