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John Peter Gassiot

1797-04-02 – 1877-08-15

Portrait of John Peter Gassiot
John Peter Gassiot (1797-1877)Credit: Henry Joseph Whitlock

Life & Legacy

John Peter Gassiot FRS (2 April 1797 – 15 August 1877) [also Gassiott] was an English businessman and amateur scientist. He was particularly associated with public demonstrations of electrical phenomena and the development of the Royal Society.

Occupation & Career

physicist, businessperson

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal; Royal Society Bakerian Medal

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society · Royal Medal · Royal Society Bakerian Medal

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Society of London

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q447290 — wikidata View source

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