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Priestley, Joseph. 1733-1804.
British chemist noted for work on the isolation of gases and his discovery of oxygen (1774).
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Priestley, Joseph — born March 13, 1733, Birstall Fieldhead, near Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng. died Feb. 6, 1804, Northumberland, Pa., U.S. English theologian, political theorist, and physical scientist. He worked as a teacher and lecturer in various subjects before… … Universalium
Priestley , Joseph — (1733–1804) British chemist and Presbyterian minister Priestley was the greatest British chemist of the 18th century and also one of the century s greatest men. Born in the English city of Leeds, his father was a cloth dresser and a… … Scientists
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PRIESTLEY, JOSEPH — a Socinian divine, born near Leeds; wrote in defence of Socinianism, and in defence of Christianity; gave himself to physical research, particularly pneumatic chemistry; is claimed as the discoverer of oxygen; sympathised with the French… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
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Joseph Priestley — (13 March 1733 (Old Style) – 6 February 1804) was an 18th century British theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, educator, and political theorist who published over 150 works. He is usually credited with the discovery of oxygen,… … Wikipedia
Joseph Priestley and Dissent — Joseph Priestley (March 13, 1733 (old style) ndash; February 8, 1804) was a British natural philosopher, political theorist, clergyman, theologian, and educator. He was one of the most influential Dissenters of the late eighteenth century.A… … Wikipedia
Joseph Priestley and education — Joseph Priestley (OldStyleDate|March 24|1733|March 13 ndash; February 8 1804) was a British natural philosopher, Dissenting clergyman, political theorist, and theologian. While his achievements in all of these areas are renowned, he was also… … Wikipedia
PRIESTLEY (J.) — PRIESTLEY JOSEPH (1733 1804) Chimiste anglais, théologien, chef principal (avec Theophilus Lindsey), du mouvement des unitariens ou antitrinitaires, pédagogue et théoricien politique, né à Birstall Fieldhead (près de Leeds) et mort à… … Encyclopédie Universelle
