John Macadam
Australian academic (1827-1865) · Australia · Scientists · Died at 38
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Something wrong?John Macadam, was a Scottish-Australian chemist, medical doctor, medical teacher, Australian politician and cabinet minister, and honorary secretary of the Burke and Wills expedition. The genus Macadamia was named after him in 1857. He died at sea, on a voyage from Australia to New Zealand, aged 38.
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Country
Australia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1865 · aged 38
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