About John Locke
Lived 1792 – 1856 (aged 64). John Locke was an American botanist, photographer, inventor, physician and chemist.
John Locke (February 19, 1792 – July 10, 1856) was an American naturalist, professor, photographer, and publisher. He was the first American to exhibit photographs to the public.
Biography John Locke was born in Lempster, New Hampshire on February 19, 1792. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1818, but gave up medical practice in favor of teaching. He was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1844.
He died in Cincinnati on July 10, 1856.
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Who was John Locke?
American photographer and botanist (1792-1856)
When was John Locke born?
John Locke was born on 19 February 1792 in Lempster.
When did John Locke die?
John Locke died on 10 July 1856 in Cincinnati.
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John Locke was a botanist, photographer, inventor, physician and chemist.
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John Locke was American.
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