Joseph Priestly (aug 20, 1760 – jul 21, 1800)
Description:
Joseph was the first person to isolate oxygen scientifically. Although Joseph was not aware that oxygen was an element.Priestly was someone whose scientific contributions include the development of the modern timeline, the carbonation process, the identification of carbon monoxide and other gases and early experiments in electricity.
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Date:
aug 20, 1760
jul 21, 1800
~ 39 years