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Lyon Playfair (1819-1898) in 1885 when President of the British Association for the
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Date: 28th March 2014
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Lyon Playfair (1819-1898) in 1885 when President of the British Association for the
Lyon Playfair (1819-1898) in 1885 when President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Scottish chemist and politician. He studied chemistry at Glasgow under Thomas Graham, and under Liebig at Giessen. Professor chemistry at Edinburgh university 1858-1896. Discovered the nitroprusside class of salts. Chemist to the Geological Survey, 1846. Fellow of the Royal Society 1848. Liberal MP for the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh 1868-1885. Secretary of State for Science and Art 1855. Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons 1880-1883. (London 1877). Etching from Quasi Cursores by William Hole (Edinburgh, 1884)
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1846 1848 1855 1868 1885 1877 1884 1885 Advancement Association Chemist Chemistry Class Commons Deputy Discovered Edinburgh Etching Fellow Geological Giessen Glasgow Graham Hole House Liberal Liebig Lyon Playfair Politician President Professor Royal Salts Science Scientist Scottish Secretary Society Speaker State Studied Survey Thomas Universities University William 1880 1883
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This print showcases Lyon Playfair, a prominent figure in the field of chemistry and politics during the late 19th century. Taken in 1885 when he served as President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, Playfair's distinguished presence is evident. Hailing from Scotland, he began his academic journey studying chemistry under renowned scholars Thomas Graham and Liebig at Glasgow and Giessen respectively. Playfair's contributions to science were remarkable; he discovered the nitroprusside class of salts and worked as a chemist for the Geological Survey. His expertise earned him fellowship with the esteemed Royal Society in 1848. In addition to his scientific achievements, Playfair was an active politician, serving as a Liberal Member of Parliament for both Glasgow and Edinburgh universities from 1868 to 1885. His dedication to education led him to become a professor of chemistry at Edinburgh University from 1858 until his retirement in 1896. Notably, Playfair also held positions such as Secretary of State for Science and Art in 1855 and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons from 1880 to 1883. Captured through an etching by William Hole in Quasi Cursores (Edinburgh, 1884), this image immortalizes Lyon Playfair's significant role within academia, politics, and scientific discovery during his lifetime. It serves as a testament to his lasting impact on society while highlighting Scotland's rich history in producing exceptional scientists like himself.
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