Humphry Davy
Deceased Q131761

Humphry Davy

British chemist

Born: December 17, 1778 (1778) · Penzance
Died: May 29, 1829 (1829) · Geneva
Age at death: 50 years
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupation writer, photographer, poet, inventor, physicist, geologist, chemist
Field of work physics, chemistry, geology
Education Truro Cathedral School
Employer Royal Society
Position held President of the Royal Society
Gender male

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