Karel Capek
Czech writer who coined the word 'robot'
ποΈJanuary 9, 1890 - December 25, 1938
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πBiography
Karel Δapek was a Czech writer, playwright, and critic. He is best known for his science fiction plays, including 'R.U.R.' (Rossum's Universal Robots), which introduced the word 'robot' to the world.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Author of 'R.U.R.'
- β¦Coined the word 'robot'
- β¦Nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature seven times
π¬Famous Quotes
"You can destroy everything, but you cannot destroy memories.
"Imagination is the most precious asset of humanity.
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