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Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet

1817 – 1880

English chemist

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Lived 1817 – 1880 (aged 63). Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet was a British chemist, known for Beeswax and Peroxide.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Beeswax, Peroxide
Education
Balliol College, Harrow School, University of Giessen, Balliol College, Oxford
Employers
University of Oxford
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal
Also known as
Benjamin Brodie, Sir Benjamin Brodie, Benjamin Collins Brodie, Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Bt., Benjamin Collins Brodie II

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet?

English chemist (1817–1880)

When was Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet was born on 5 February 1817 in London.

When did Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet died on 24 November 1880 in Torquay.

What was Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet was a chemist.

What was Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet known for?

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet was known for Beeswax and Peroxide.

What nationality was Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q817438

· DBpedia: Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, 2nd Baronet

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