Georges Lemmen

Georges Lemaitre was a Belgian astronomer and physicist best known for proposing the Big Bang theory of the universe's origin. In the 1920s, he suggested that the universe is expanding from an initial "primeval atom." His ideas provided a groundbreaking explanation for the observed redshift of distant galaxies. Lemaitre's work laid the foundation for modern cosmology and influenced future scientific research in understanding the universe's beginnings. He was also a Catholic priest, harmonizing his faith with his scientific pursuits, and he contributed significantly to the field of astrophysics and the understanding of cosmic origins.