PLAYFAIR, LYON (1818-1898)

First Baron Playfair. British scientist and Liberal politician who was briefly Postmaster General (1873-1874). Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Manchester Institution. Chemist to the Geological Survey and Professor in the new School of Mines. Elected to the Royal Society (1848) and, three years later, Special Commissioner and a member of the executive committee of […]

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