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# David M. Knight

(1936–2018)   Chemist

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David M. Knight was a chemist.

## Quick Facts About David M. Knight

Born November 30, 1936

Died January 19, 2018

Profession Chemist

## About David M. Knight

British historian (1936–2018)... \| David Marcus Knight was Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science at Durham University.

##  Quotes by David M. Knight

> [“Great scientists are Peter Pans, still anxious to classify and explain at an age when most people are concerned with money, power…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-m-knight/great-scientists-are-peter-pans-still-anxious-to-classify-and-explain/)

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