People and Concepts that have changed the world

The Westgate School

Slough, England

3 personalities which changed the world

“Inspired a Generation”

“Godfather of Science”

“Fed the World”

JK Rowling

• A British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.

• Born: 31 July 1965 (age 48)

• Wrote books at a young age

• Difficult home life – Her mother was ill and she didn’t get on with her father

Example of her work

Isaac Newton

• Was an English physicist and mathematician

• Born: 25 December 1642

• Died- 20 March 1727 (aged 84).

• One of the most influential scientists of all time.

• He discovered gravity whilst observing an apple fall from a tree.

Example of his Work

Bob Geldof

• Born: 5 October 1951

• Started off working in road navy and eventually became a music journalist

• Widely recognised for his activism, especially anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa

• Also, he wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in order to raise funds and this was put under the name ‘Band-Aid’

Example of his Work

Summary

JK ROWLINGInspired generations and opened peoples

imaginations

ISAAC NEWTONThe Godfather of Science

and one of the most influential scientists in

history

BOB GELDOFFed the world and raised awareness of the poverty in

Africa

Thank You