About John Hollway
Lived 1841 – 1907 (aged 65–66). John Hollway was a British chemist, inventor and metallurgist, known for Manhès-David process.
John M. Hollway (1841 – 1907) was an English metallurgist and chemist who, in the 1870s, unsuccessfully tried out smelting and refining of copper using a converter based on the Bessemer process.
Although his attempts failed, conceding to the French engineers Pierre Manhès and , the honor of the invention of the Manhès-David process in 1880, the abundant communication he made on his failures constitute a significant contribution to the development and perfecting their process.
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Who was John Hollway?
chemist and inventor (1841-1907)
When was John Hollway born?
John Hollway was born in 1841 in Barnsbury.
When did John Hollway die?
John Hollway died on 6 October 1907 in London.
What was John Hollway's occupation?
John Hollway was a chemist, inventor and metallurgist.
What was John Hollway known for?
John Hollway was known for Manhès-David process.
What nationality was John Hollway?
John Hollway was British.
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