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Thomas Young, English physician and linguist (born 1773)

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Thomas Young (scientist)

English polymath (1773–1829)

Thomas Young FRS was a British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology. He was instrumental in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, specifically the Rosetta Stone.
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May 10

Day of the year

May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 235 days remain until the end of the year.
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