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Who was the Italian anatomy professor that was teacher to the great British physician William Harvey?

Fabricius. Geronimo Fabricius was an Italian anatomist and embryologist who studied the development of chick embryos and also studied, in detail, the system of veins in human beings. He discovered the valves which direct blood flow to the heart.

Which British subject is considered to be the world's first war photographer?

Fenton. Roger Fenton gained this distinction through his work during the Crimean war.

Who was the commander of the HMS Beagle, the ship that took Charles Darwin on his 5-year survey of South America?

Fitzroy & Robert Fitzroy & Vice-admiral Fitzroy. He was also governor of New Zealand from 1843 to 1845.

Who was the French Marshal who was largely responsible for the allied victory at the first battle of the Marne (Sept, 1914)?

Foch. In 1918, he was appointed commander in chief of the Allied armies, and helped bring the war to a swift end through the powerful offensive he launched in July of that year.

Which famous American was born Leslie King Jr.?

Ford & Gerald Ford & Gerald R. Ford & Gerald Rudolph Ford & President Ford. His parents were divorced and he was renamed after his stepfather.

Which modern American artist is most famous for his work with fluorescent lights?

Flavin. Dan Flavin's works almost always require electricity!

Which French physicist invented the gyroscope?

Foucault. Most people associate Jean Foucault with his work using a pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Quakers?

George Fox. George Fox, an English preacher, founded the 'Society of Friends', who were later derogatorily referred to as the Quakers. The name stuck!

What is the name of the U.S. Democratic politician who initiated an act of congress which gave grants to Americans who wished to study overseas?

Fulbright & William Fulbright. Thousands of Americans have used Fulbright scholarships to study overseas, and an equally large number of foreign students have used these funds to study in the U.S.

Which Italian playwright wrote 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist'?

Fo. Dario Fo also wrote 'Can't Pay? Won't Pay!' among others. I hope you enjoyed this quiz...and if so, may I recommend the other quizzes in the series that are much like it? Thanks!