GOMEZ

Juan Vicente Gomez (1864 - 1936), Venezuelan dictator. He maintained his power by one of the most bloodthirsty and unscrupulous tyrannies in South American history. —SHSBC Binder 4 Approved Glossary

reference to George Gamow (1904-1968), Russian-born American physicist. In 1934, he established permanent residence in the United States and became a professor of theoretical physics at George Washington University. His work in the area of theoretical physics led to several discoveries that contributed to the development of the atomic bomb.a reference to Russian physicist George Gamow (1904-1968). Originally known as Georgy Gamov, he moved to America in 1934 and became a professor of physics at George Washington University, and later at the University of Colorado. He conducted extensive research in nuclear physics and radioactivity and also wrote several books popularizing his theories of physics.reference to George Gamow (1904 -1968), Russian-bom American physicist. In 1934, he established permanent residence in the United States and became a professor of theoretical physics at George Washington University. His work in the area of theoretical physics led to several discoveries that contributed to the development of the atomic bomb.

Juan Vicente Gomez (1864 - 1936), Venezuelan dictator. He maintained his power by one of the most bloodthirsty and unscrupulous tyrannies in South American history.