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Joseph Priestley | |
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Born | (1733-03-13)March 13, 1733 |
Died | February 6, 1804(1804-02-06) (aged 70) |
Known for | Theology, natural philosophy, political theory |
Notable work | The Rudiments of English Grammar |
Spouse | Mary Wilkinson |
Children | Sarah |
Known for | Invention of soda water, writings on electricity, isolation of oxygen |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics, chemistry |
Institutions | Warrington Academy |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Church | Rational Dissenters |
Ordained | Daventry Academy |
Congregations served | Needham Market |
Main interests | Fusion of theism, materialism, determinism |
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