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Frederick Augustus Abel

1827 - 1902

Born

17 July 1827

Woolwich, England

Died

06/09/1902

2 Whitehall Court, London, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
07/06/1860
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
33
Fields of Interest
Chemistry
Occupation
Chemist and explosives expert
Relationships
Parents: Johann Leopold Abel (1795–1871), music master in Kennington, and Louisa (d. 1864), daughter of Martin Hopkins of Walworth. Grandfather (paternal); August Christian Andreas Abel (b. 1751), court miniature painter to the grand duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Spouse: 1) Sarah Selina (1854–1888), daughter of James Blanch of Bristol 2) Guilietta La Feuillade (1853–1892) (31 December 1888) Brother-in-law: Frederick Field (FRS 1863)