James Young Chemist Biography, Birthday & Nationality

James Young Chemist 13/07/1811   -   13/05/1883

James Young Chemist Introduction:

James Young was a Scottish Chemist. He is well-known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal and oil shales. This biography profiles his childhood, life, achievements and timeline.

James Young Chemist Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Business People
  • Died At Age: 71
  • Sun Sign: Cancer
  • Also Known As: James Vincent Young
  • Born In: Glasgow
  • Famous As: Chemist
  • Spouse/Ex-: Mary
  • Died On: May 13, 1883
  • Place Of Death: Wemyss Bay, Scotland
  • City: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Discoveries/inventions: Developed Method For Distilling Paraffin From Oil & Coal Shales
  • Education: University of Strathclyde
  • Bio: James Young Was A Scottish Chemist. He Is Well-known For His Method Of Distilling Paraffin From Coal And Oil Shales. This Biography Profiles His Childhood, Life, Achievements And Timeline.