About Juan José Elhuyar
Lived 1754 – 1796 (aged 42). Juan José Elhuyar was a Spanish chemist, mineralogist and discoverer, known for Tungsten.
Juan José Elhuyar Lubize (15 June 1754 – 20 September 1796) was a Spanish chemist and mineralogist, who was best known for being first to isolate tungsten with his brother Fausto Elhuyar in 1783.
He was born in Logroño, in northern Spain and died in Santafé de Bogotá, New Granada (present-day Colombia) at 42.
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Who was Juan José Elhuyar?
Spanish chemist
When was Juan José Elhuyar born?
Juan José Elhuyar was born on 15 June 1754 in Logroño.
When did Juan José Elhuyar die?
Juan José Elhuyar died on 20 September 1796 in Bogotá.
What was Juan José Elhuyar's occupation?
Juan José Elhuyar was a chemist, mineralogist and discoverer.
What was Juan José Elhuyar known for?
Juan José Elhuyar was known for Tungsten.
What nationality was Juan José Elhuyar?
Juan José Elhuyar was Spanish.
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