James Dewar

Sir James Dewar was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He is best known for his invention of the vacuum flask, which he used in conjunction for his research into the liquefaction of gases. He also studied atomic and molecular spectroscopy, working in these fields for more than twenty-five years.

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Who was born first?

• James Dewar and Charles Cros were born the same year
• James Dewar was born 1 year before Kliment Timiryazev
• James Dewar was born 1 year after Clément Ader
• James Dewar was born 1 year after Sam Loyd
• James Dewar was born 1 year before Robert Koch

Timeline

1. Clément AderApril 2, 1841 – May 3, 1925
2. Sam LoydJanuary 30, 1841 – April 10, 1911
3. Charles CrosOctober 1, 1842 – August 9, 1888
4. James Dewar (this page)September 20, 1842 – March 27, 1923
5. Kliment TimiryazevMay 22, 1843 – April 28, 1920
6. Robert KochDecember 11, 1843 – May 27, 1910

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