Abraham Pineo Gesner Scientist

Abraham Pineo Gesner (/ˈɡɛsnər/; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Canadian physician and geologist who invented kerosene. Although Ignacy Łukasiewicz developed the modern kerosene lamp, starting the world's oil industry, Gesner is considered a primary founder. Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 02, 1797
Birth place	Nova Scotia , Cornwallis Park
Nationality	Canada
Citizenship	Canada
Date of death	April 29, 1864
Place of death	Nova Scotia , Halifax (former city)
Residence	Saint John New Brunswick , Halifax (former city)
Education	Dalhousie University St Bartholomew's Hospital
Known for	Kerosene