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Humphry Davy

British chemist
1778–1829, born in Penzance

Portrait of Humphry Davy — Photo: Thomas Phillips, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized

Born: 17 December 1778
Birthplace: Penzance
Died: 30 May 1829

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