Daniel Rutherford

Daniel Rutherford

British chemist and botanist (1749-1819)

Died aged 70ScorpioUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Biography

Daniel Rutherford (3 November 1749 – 15 November 1819) was a Scottish physician, chemist and botanist who is known for the isolation of nitrogen in 1772.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • Regius Professor of Plant Science

Employers / organisations

  • University of Edinburgh

Family

Spouse(s)
Harriet Mitchelson
Children
Margaret Rutherford
Parents
John RutherfordAnne Mackay

Awards & honours (2)

  • Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
  • Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

Quick answers about Daniel Rutherford

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Daniel Rutherford died on November 15, 1819 at the age of 70.
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Daniel Rutherford was born on November 3, 1749.
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Daniel Rutherford was born in Edinburgh.
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Daniel Rutherford's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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Daniel Rutherford is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Daniel Rutherford is known as botanist, chemist, physicist, physician.
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According to Wikidata, Daniel Rutherford's spouse is or was Harriet Mitchelson.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Daniel Rutherford.

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