Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair
British politician and chemist (1818–1898)
1818 — 1898
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician and chemist (1818–1898)
Born
May 1, 1818
Died
1898 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, university teacher, chemist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in HaitiDied in South Kensington
1818
Born in Haiti (1818-05-01)
1868
Positionmember of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1868–1874)
1873
PositionPostmaster General of the United Kingdom (1873–1874)
1874
Positionmember of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom (1874–1880)
1880
PositionChairman of Ways and Means (1880–1883)
1880
PositionFrequently Asked Questions
Who is Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair?+
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair is British politician and chemist (1818–1898). Born in 1818.
When was Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair born?+
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair was born on May 1, 1818.
When did Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair die?+
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair died in 1898, at approximately 80 years of age.
Lyon — May 1, 1818
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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