Playfair, Lyon Playfair, baron, 1818-1898

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Dates:
Birth 1818-05-01
Death 1898-05-29
Gender:
Male
Britons,

Biographical notes:

Scottish scientist, liberal politician and Postmaster General under Prime Minister Gladstone.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London?], to an unidentified man, 1871 Dec. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 608229793

Statesman, scientist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Henry Austin, [1865] Mar. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617649

From the description of Autograph letters signed (6) : to Prof. Knight, 1881-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270617644

Chemist and Fellow of the Royal Society.

From the description of Papers, 1841-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83317584

Scottish chemist.

From the description of Papers, 1855-1861. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35253440

Chemist.

From the description of Letter of Lyon Playfair, Baron Playfair, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449386

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Subjects:

  • Chemistry, Organic
  • Exhibitions
  • Gas-lighting

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  • Chemists

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