Johan Gadolin
Johan Gadolin was a Finnish chemist, physicist and mineralogist. Gadolin discovered a "new earth" containing the first rare-earth compound yttrium, which was later determined to be a chemical element. He is also considered the founder of Finnish chemistry research, as the second holder of the Chair of Chemistry at the Royal Academy of Turku. Gadolin was ennobled for his achievements and awarded the Order of Saint Vladimir and the Order of Saint Anna.
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Date of Birth
June 5th, 1760
Age
266
Birth Place
Finland, Finland Proper
Date of Death
August 15th, 1852
Died Aged
92
Star Sign
Gemini
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