Abraham Pineo Gesner
New Brunswick and Nova Scotian physician and geologist (1797–1864) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his uncle, a politician in Nova Scotia, see Abraham Gesner (politician).
Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (/ˈɡɛsnər/; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Nova Scotian and New Brunswickan physician and geologist who invented kerosene.[1] Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (now called Chipmans Corner) and lived much of his life in Saint John, New Brunswick. He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was an influential figure in the development of the study of Canadian geology and natural history.
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Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB | |
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Born | May 2, 1797 (1797-05-02) |
Died | April 29, 1864(1864-04-29) (aged 66) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Alma mater | Guy's Hospital Medical School St Bartholomew's Hospital Dalhousie University |
Known for | Inventing kerosene |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, medicine |
Institutions | Government of New Brunswick North American Kerosene Gas Light Company |
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