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People and Concepts that have changed the world
The Westgate School
Slough, England
3 personalities which changed the world
“Inspired a Generation”
“Godfather of Science”
“Fed the World”
JK Rowling
• A British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
• Born: 31 July 1965 (age 48)
• Wrote books at a young age
• Difficult home life – Her mother was ill and she didn’t get on with her father
Example of her work
Isaac Newton
• Was an English physicist and mathematician
• Born: 25 December 1642
• Died- 20 March 1727 (aged 84).
• One of the most influential scientists of all time.
• He discovered gravity whilst observing an apple fall from a tree.
Example of his Work
Bob Geldof
• Born: 5 October 1951
• Started off working in road navy and eventually became a music journalist
• Widely recognised for his activism, especially anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa
• Also, he wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in order to raise funds and this was put under the name ‘Band-Aid’
Example of his Work
Summary
JK ROWLINGInspired generations and opened peoples
imaginations
ISAAC NEWTONThe Godfather of Science
and one of the most influential scientists in
history
BOB GELDOFFed the world and raised awareness of the poverty in
Africa
Thank You