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Frederick Gardner Cottrell

American chemist

Died when: 71 years 311 days (862 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Frederick Gardner Cottrell

Frederick Gardner Cottrell (January 10, 1877 – November 16, 1948) was an American physical chemist, inventor and philanthropist.He is best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, one of the first inventions designed to eliminate air pollution—and for establishing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that has funded scientific research since 1912.


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