Linus Pauling

Linus Pauling (1983) - Structures of Compounds of Transition Metals

The chemist Linus Pauling was one of the few recipients of two Nobel Prizes, the Chemistry Prize in 1954 and the Peace Prize in 1962. He was also the only person so far receiving two Nobel Prizes without having any co-recipients. When the Peace Prize was announced, however, some thought that he should have shared it with his wife