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# Henry Margenau

(1901–1997)   Physicist   United States

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Henry Margenau was a physicist from the United States, best known for *The nature of physical reality*.

## Quick Facts About Henry Margenau

Born April 30, 1901

Died February 8, 1997

Nationality United States

Profession Physicist

Notable works The nature of physical reality

## About Henry Margenau

Henry Margenau was a German-American physicist and philosopher of science.

## Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship Wilbur Cross Medal

##  Quotes by Henry Margenau

> [God created the universe out of nothing in an act which also brought time into existence. Recent discoveries, such as observations supporting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-margenau/god-created-the-universe-out-of-nothing-in-an-act-which-also-brought/)

Henry Margenau

[Atheism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/atheism/)

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> [Twenty years ago many chemists would have defended the theory of bond arms as a satisfactory explanation because they had become accustomed…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-margenau/twenty-years-ago-many-chemists-would-have-defended-the-theory-of-bond/)

Henry Margenau

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