
George Fordyce
About
British chemist (1736-1802)
Quick Facts
- Name
- George Fordyce
- Born
- 1736-11-18
- Died
- 1802-05-25
- Occupation
- chemist / physician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Aberdeen
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseSturt
Family
- FatherGeorge Fordyce
- MotherMarjorie Stuart
- ChildMary Sophia Bentham
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
5 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1793 | Royal Society Bakerian Medal | Received |
| 1791 | Harveian Oration | Received |
| 1789 | Goulstonian Lectures | Received |
| 1787 | Croonian Medal and Lecture | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London | Received |
Education
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Aberdeen
- Leiden University
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q908230 ↗
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