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Paul B. Dunbar

1882 – 1968

American chemist and commissioner of Food and Drugs

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About Paul B. Dunbar

Lived 1882 – 1968 (aged 86). Paul B. Dunbar was an American chemist.

Paul B. Dunbar (May 29, 1882 – August 22, 1968) was an American chemist who served as Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 1944 to 1951.

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Important facts

Born

29 May 1882, Lebanon

Birth century

19th century

Died

22 August 1968, Rockledge

Occupation

Chemist

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Commissioner of Food and Drugs

Also known as

Paul Brown Dunbar, P. B. Dunbar

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul B. Dunbar's

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul B. Dunbar?

American chemist and commissioner of Food and Drugs

When was Paul B. Dunbar born?

Paul B. Dunbar was born on 29 May 1882 in Lebanon.

When did Paul B. Dunbar die?

Paul B. Dunbar died on 22 August 1968 in Rockledge.

What was Paul B. Dunbar's occupation?

Paul B. Dunbar was a chemist.

What nationality was Paul B. Dunbar?

Paul B. Dunbar was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul B. Dunbar

· Wikidata: Q39703358

· DBpedia: Paul B. Dunbar

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