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Sam McKee, Tutor and researcher in Philosophy of Science, Manchester Metropolitan University

The five scholars who won two Nobel prizes – and what sets them apart

Marie Curie. Everett Collection

There is often much debate about who is the greatest among sportsmen and women, movie stars, leaders or artists. But some scholars have truly made a staggering difference to the world.

Winning a Nobel prize is a rare, extraordinary achievement, but five remarkable people have done it twice. Who are they? What sets them apart? And who is the greatest?

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