Surname C Collection (#2)

Chinese religious leaders, known as the three holy ones. Confucius (551-479 BC, lower left) founded the quasi-religious system of Confucianism

William Cruikshank, English Chemist. In 1802, following the invention of Voltas pile, Dr. William Cruikshank designed the first electric battery capable of mass production

Giovanni Cassini and King Louis XIV
Giovanni Cassini (1625-1712, left), Italian mathematician and astronomer, being introduced to King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715, right) by the French minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683)

Marquis de Condorcets last meal, artwork. French politician, mathematician and philosopher Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet

Giovanni Cassini, Italian astronomer
Giovanni Cassini (1625-1712), Italian astronomer. As director of the Paris Observatory, Cassini added greatly to our knowledge of the Solar System

Nicolaus Copernicus on a Polish banknote
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), Polish astronomer, on a one thousand Sloty banknote. Copernicus was the first astronomer to formulate a scientifically-based heliocentric cosmology that displaced

Columbus monument, Cordoba, Spain. This monument commemorates the May 1486 meeting of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) with Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504) and Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516)

Peter Collinson, English botanist
Peter Collinson (1694-1768), English botanist. Collinson, a draper by trade, introduced many plants from North America to England

Augustin de Candolle, Swiss botanist
Augustin de Candolle. Coloured portrait of the Swiss botanist Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841). Candolle is most famous for his Elementary Theory of Botany, which he published in 1813

Emilie du Chatelet, French physicist
Emilie du Chatelet. Portrait of the French physicist Emilie du Chatelet (1706-1749). Du Chatelet is best known for her translation of Isaac Newtons Principia Mathematica which was published after her

Samuel Crompton, British inventor
Samuel Crompton (1753-1827), British inventor. Crompton was born at Firwood, near the textile town of Bolton. In 1779 he designed and built his spinning mule

Michel Eugene Chevreul, French chemist
Michel Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889), French organic chemist. Chevreul was director of dyeing at the Gobelin tapestry factory. His best known work is on animal fats and soap making

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"Surname C: A Legacy of Scientific Pioneers and Visionaries" From Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the solar system, to Pierre Curie, the French physicist whose groundbreaking research paved the way for modern physics, it has been associated with brilliance and innovation in the scientific world. Augustin Cauchy's caricature C015 / 6700 captures his mathematical genius and contributions to analysis. Meanwhile, Russian physicist Pavel Cerenkov's portrait reminds us of his remarkable discovery known as the "Cerenkov radiation, " which earned him a Nobel Prize. Jacques Charles, a French balloonist depicted in one captivating image titled "Chappe and the Transit of Venus, 1761, " showcases both scientific curiosity and adventurous spirit. Similarly, Marie Curie's portrait serves as a tribute to her pioneering work in radioactivity that made her not only an icon but also a two-time Nobel laureate. Beyond science alone, Walter Chrysler stands out as a US industrialist whose vision transformed the automotive industry. His name became synonymous with quality craftsmanship and innovation. William Coblentz is another notable figure from this lineage—a US physicist renowned for his contributions to spectroscopy. His dedication to unraveling mysteries at atomic levels propelled scientific progress forward. Lastly, Alphonse de Candolle represents Swiss botany at its finest—an influential figure whose botanical studies laid foundations for plant classification systems still used today (as seen in Swiss botanist C016 / 6006). Surname C encompasses individuals who have left indelible marks on their respective fields—be it astronomy or industry—and continue inspiring generations with their extraordinary achievements.