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Humphry Davy
Chemist · born 17th December 1778
- Date of birth
- 17 December
- Birth year
- 1778
- Lived
- 51
- Zodiac
- ♐ Sagittarius
About Humphry Davy
English chemist and inventor who most notably discovered several alkali and alkaline earth metals. In 1815, he invented the Davy Lamp, which was used in coal mines because it was a safer alternative to previous mine lamps.
Humphry Davy was born 17th December 1778 in England. Their primary profession is listed as chemist. They died in 1829. On 17 December, 615 people in our archive share this birthday.
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