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Andrew Ure
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Andrew Ure Silver

Scottish doctor and chemist

18 May 1778 to 2 Jan 1857

Andrew Ure was a Scottish doctor and chemist. Born 1778 in Glasgow. Associated with University of Strathclyde.

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Who is Andrew Ure?
Andrew Ure was a Scottish doctor and chemist. Born 1778 in Glasgow. Associated with University of Strathclyde.
What does Andrew Ure do?
Andrew Ure is known as physician, chemist, astronomer.
Where did Andrew Ure study?
Andrew Ure studied at University of Glasgow.
What are Andrew Ure's skills?
economics, natural science, chemistry, geology.
When was Andrew Ure born?
Andrew Ure was born on 1778-05-18 in Glasgow.
What awards has Andrew Ure received?
Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
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Career and education

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Career

Education

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Public life

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Born
1778-05-18, Glasgow
Died
1857-01-02, London
Occupations
physician, chemist, astronomer, economist, naturalist, geologist
Affiliations
Royal Society of London
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

Silver

Awards

  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Languages
English
Expertise
economics, natural science, chemistry, geology

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