The scientist Humphry Davy

Humphry Davy

Living place: England

Birthday: 17-12-1778

Global rank: #41455

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Who is The scientist Humphry Davy?
British chemist and inventor who most notably discovered many alkaline and alkaline earth metals. In 1815, he invented the Davy lamp, which was used in coal mines because it was a safer alternative to earlier mine lamps.
Beginning in 1877, the Royal Society of London awarded the Davy Medal annually to an outstanding chemist.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He was an apprentice to French surgeon Bingham Borlase.

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He was married to Grace Millet.

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He and Louis Pasteur both made important contributions to the field of chemistry.

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When was The scientist Humphry Davy born?
Humphry Davy was born in 17-12-1778, death year is , at the age of 246.
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Humphry Davy was born in England. is a The scientist, whose Zodiac is Sagittarius, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Dog. Humphry Davy's global rank is 41455 and whose rank is 134 in list of famous The scientist.
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Events in 1778 and 17-12

Birthday Humphry Davy (17-12) in history

  • Day 17-12 year 1777: France recognized American independence.
  • Day 17-12 year 1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in a heavier-than-air plane at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
  • Day 17-12 year 1944: The U.S. Army announced the end of its policy of holding Japanese-Americans in internment camps, allowing "evacuees" to return home.
  • Day 17-12 year 1969: The U.S. Air Force ended its "Project Blue Book" and concluded that there was no evidence of extraterrestrial activity behind UFO sightings.
  • Day 17-12 year 1992: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed by U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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