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Fellow of the Royal Society
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q6145956 · wikidata
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James Young
1811-07-13 – 1883-05-13
Life & Legacy
James Young (13 July 1811 – 13 May 1883) was a Scottish chemist best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal and oil shales. He is often referred to as Paraffin Young.
Occupation & Career
engineer, chemist, businessperson, bibliophile
Education
University of Strathclyde
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
University of Strathclyde
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q6145956 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6145956 — wikidata View source
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