Humphry Davy
British chemist
1778 — 1829
Quick Facts
Profession
British chemist
Born
December 17, 1778
Died
1829 (age ~51)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, photographer, poet
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in PenzanceDied in Geneva
1778
Born in Penzance (1778-12-17)
1805
AwardCopley Medal
1806
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
1807
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
1807
AwardGalvanism Prize
1808
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Humphry Davy?+
Humphry Davy is British chemist. Born in 1778.
When was Humphry Davy born?+
Humphry Davy was born on December 17, 1778.
When did Humphry Davy die?+
Humphry Davy died in 1829, at approximately 51 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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