Benjamin Silliman
1779-1864
American chemist and geologist who founded the American Journal of Science and Arts in 1818. Silliman is remembered through the mineral sillimanite, an aluminosilicate mine...
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The most prominent and influential man of science in America during the early 19th century, Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864) was a chemist, naturalist, and editor.Benjamin Silliman was born on Aug. 8, 17...
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Although he is remembered primarily for his contributions to scientific education and for offering the first course in geology in the United States, Benjamin Silliman wrote three major works of travel...
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The most prominent and influential man of science in America during the early 19th century, Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864) was a chemist, naturalist, and editor.Benjamin Silliman was born on Aug. 8, 17...
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Benjamin Silliman
Benjamin Silliman
Benjamin Silliman
Benjamin Silliman