James Young Scientist

James Young (13 July 1811 – 13 May 1883) was a Scottish chemist best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal and oil shales.

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James Young
Birth dateJuly 13, 1811
Birth place
Glasgow
Date of deathMay 13, 1883
Place of death
Wemyss Bay

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