Who was the most eccentric scientist?

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Tycho Brahe (1546-1601).

Very rich, he owned 1% of all the money in Denmark, often spending his fortune in unusual ways.

For example, after losing his nose in a drunken duel in 1566, he acquired a jockstrap made of an alloy of gold and silver instead of wax (he always made sure to carry a small jar of paste with him to reattach his nose). ). if it comes loose).

He also hired a dwarf named Jepp, who he believed to be clairvoyant, as his jester, and asked him to eat his leftovers during every meal as well, keeping them under his table.

In addition, the astronomer owned a moose, which was regularly welcomed at court feasts. The passion that the animal developed for beer cost him his life: drunk, he fell down the stairs and broke his neck.

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