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John Macadam
1827-05-01 – 1865-09-02
Life & Legacy
John Macadam (29 May 1827 – 2 September 1865), was a Scottish-Australian chemist, medical doctor, medical teacher, Australian politician and cabinet minister, and honorary secretary of the Burke and Wills expedition. The genus Macadamia (macadamia nut) was named after him in 1857. He died at sea, on a voyage from Australia to New Zealand, aged 38.
Occupation & Career
chemist, physician, politician
Education
University of Edinburgh; University of Glasgow; University of Strathclyde
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Melbourne
Education & Institutions
University of Edinburgh · University of Glasgow · University of Strathclyde
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q904632 — wikidata View source
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