Historic Scientists and Their Contributions

Engravings of renowned scientists in botany and linguistics, highlighting their historical significance and contributions to various scientific fields.

Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) 1st Baronet, was a Cornish chemist and inventor who invented the Davy lamp and a very early form of arc lamp. In 1799 he experimented with nitrous oxide so he nicknamed it laughing gas. UK. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837
Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) 1st Baronet, was a Cornish chemist and inventor who invented the Davy lamp and a very early form of arc lamp. In 1799 he experimented with nitrous oxide so he nicknamed it laughing gas. UK. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837