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Surname
Young
Forenames
James
Epithet
chemist
Dates
1811-1883
Biography
Born in Scotland. Best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal and oil shales; developed oil refining at Riddings, Derbyshire.
Authorised Form of Name
Young; James (1811-1883); chemist
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