Johan Gadolin
Finnish scientist
Died when: 92 years 71 days (1106 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Johan Gadolin (5 June 1760 – 15 August 1852) 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 (or Åbo Kungliga Akademi).
Gadolin was ennobled for his achievements and awarded the Order of Saint Vladimir and the Order of Saint Anna.
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