1.Sb.is considered to be one of the greatest...
2.Well known as..., he...
3.Born in a poor family, he had to...
4.When he was a small boy, he showed a great interest in...
5.Thanks to the help of..., he was able to continue his education.
6.From...to..., he first worked as..., and then he became...
7.She devoted herself to scientific research and made great contributions to...
8.She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her scientific achievements.