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Lyon Playfair

1818 - 1898

Born

21 May 1818

Chunar, Bengal, India

Died

29 May 1898

His residence in Onslow Gardens, London, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
09/06/1848
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
30
Fields of Interest
Chemistry
Occupation
Politician and chemist
Relationships
Parents: George Playfair (1782–1846), chief inspector-general of hospitals, Bengal, and Janet (d. 1862), daughter of John Ross of Edinburgh. Spouse: Edith Russell (1878).

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