Humphry Davy
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Best remembered for discovering chlorine and iodine, Humphry Davy made many scientific contributions to our world, that have proved invaluable. Follow him on an amazing journey from impoverished beginnings to becoming Britain’s leading scientist and receiving a knighthood. Everyone has heard of his ‘Davy Lamp’, the first electric light that enabled miners to work safely, in close proximity to flammable gasses. Humphry played a major role in encouraging a scientific approach to manufacturing and production, helping to improve many areas of industry.
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