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Benjamin Silliman Sr.
- Born
early American chemist and science educator (1779–1864).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1864-11-24
- Occupation
- chemist · mineralogist · university teacher · botanist · physician · geologist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Stratford
- Affiliation
- National Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Affiliation
- American Antiquarian Society
Relationships
Benjamin Silliman Sr. is the child of Gold Selleck Silliman and Mary Silliman.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseHarriet Trumbull
Family
- FatherGold Selleck Silliman
- MotherMary Silliman
- SiblingGold Selleck Silliman
- ChildBenjamin Silliman Jr.
- ChildHenrietta Frances Silliman
- ChildFaith Wadsworth Silliman
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
Education
Languages
Native language
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q817692 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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