Died 1852-08-15.
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Johan Gadolin
Johan Gadolin was a Finnish chemist, physicist and mineralogist. Gadolin discovered a "new earth" containing the first rare-earth compound yttrium, which was later determined to be a chemical element. He is also considered the founder of Finnish chemistry research, as the second holder of the Chair of Chemistry at the Royal Academy of Turku. Gadolin was ennobled for his achievements and awarded th…
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science · Finnish chemist (1760–1852) · chemist · physicist · mineralogist · geologist · university teacher · also Johan Gadolin, Gadolin
Born 5 June 1760 · Died 15 August 1852 · Q312571
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Published Systema fossilium analysibus chemicis examinatorum secundum partium constitutivarum rationes ordinatorium, a system of mineral classification based upon chemical principles
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At age 62, a mandatory age of retirement
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Born 1760-06-05.
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