Mikhail Lomonosov: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (; 19 November [O.S. 8 November] 1711 – 15 April [O.S. 4 April] 1765) was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries were the atmosphere of Venus and the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. One of the founders of modern geology, Lomonosov was also a poet and influenced the formation of the modern Russian literary language.
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- Full name: Mikhail Lomonosov
- Born: 1711-11-19
- Nationality: Russian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q58720
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Mikhail Lomonosov was born on 1711-11-19.
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