Arthur Aikin
English chemist and mineralogist
Aikin contributed to the fields of chemistry and mineralogy through various publications and research. He was instrumental in the establishment of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Aikin also served as a professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution in London, where he educated many prominent scientists and chemists of the time. His work included studies on the chemical properties of minerals and various analytical techniques that advanced the understanding of mineral composition and classification.
Published significant works on mineralogy
Served as professor at the Royal Institution
Helped found the British Association for the Advancement of Science
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Ice hockey goaltender, Stanley Cup finalist
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May 19th, 1981 44 years ago
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Canadian soccer player
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May 19th, 1987 38 years ago
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November 27th, 1635 390 years ago
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June 24th, 1546 479 years ago
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December 30th, 1792 233 years ago
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