Fischer
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Edwin, 1886–1960, Swiss pianist.
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Emil 1852–1919, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1902.
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Ernst Otto, 1918–2007, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.
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Hans 1881–1945, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1930.
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Robert James Bobby, 1943–2008, U.S. chess player.
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Emil Hermann (ˈeːmiːl ˈhɛrman). 1852–1919, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902
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Ernst Otto . 1918–94, German chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1973 with Geoffrey Wilkinson for his work on inorganic complexes
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Hans (hans). 1881–1945, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on chlorophyll, haemin, and the porphyrins: Nobel prize for chemistry 1930
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Robert James , known as Bobby . 1943–2008, US chess player; world champion 1972–75
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Lee Kirk wrote and directed this coming-of-age film starring Mason Thames, Jenna Fischer, Mckenna Grace, Angela Kinsey and Fred Armisen, which was also produced by three members of Green Day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Gingrich said the last time she saw Fischer was in court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Storm clouds were already building when Canadian referee Drew Fischer blew for half-time at 17:49 with France leading 1-0.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
"While we're starting our launch here in London, we'll quickly be expanding to Tokyo and ten more cities afterwards," said Fischer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Since Tal's body language was so bizarre, Fischer interpreted it as an attempt to annoy him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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