= 19th-century physicists
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The 19th century was a pivotal period for physics, marked by significant advancements and the formulation of theories that laid the groundwork for modern physics. Some of the most notable physicists and their contributions from the 19th century include: 1. **James Clerk Maxwell**: Known for formulating Maxwell's equations, which describe the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism and unify them into the theory of electromagnetism.
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