Humphry Davy Net Worth

4 months ago

Humphry Davy was an English chemist and inventor born on December 17, 1778. He is most well-known for his discovery of several alkali and alkaline earth metals. In 1815, he invented the Davy Lamp, which was a safer alternative to the lamps used in coal mines at the time.
Humphry Davy is a member of Chemist

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	December 17, 1778
Birth Place	England
Age	241 YEARS OLD
Died On	May 29, 1829 (age 50)
Birth Sign	Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

English Chemist and Inventor who most notably discovered several alkali and Al Kaline 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.

Before Fame

He was an apprentice to French surgeon Bingham Borlase.

Trivia

Beginning in 1877, The Royal Society of London awarded an annual Davy Medal to an outstanding Chemist.

Family Life

He was married to Grace Millet.

Associated With

He and Louis Pasteur both made important contributions to the field of chemistry.

Some Humphry Davy images

Tags 1778 births England Chemist England net worth Chemist net worth richest money

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.