William Gilbert (physician)
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William Gilbert (1540–1603) was an English physician, physicist, and natural philosopher, best known for his pioneering work in the study of magnetism and electricity. He is often regarded as one of the founders of the modern scientific approach to these subjects. Gilbert is particularly famous for his book "De Magnete," published in 1600, which is considered one of the first major works on magnetism.
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