Abraham Pineo Gesner
(1797-1864)
Canadian geologist
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Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Canadian physician and geologist who invented kerosene. Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (now called Chipmans Corner) and lived much of his life in Saint John, New Brunswick. He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was an influential figure in the development of the study of Canadian geology and natural history.
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2 May 1797 Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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29 April 1864 (aged 66) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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