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Peter Woulfe

Irish chemist · Ireland · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1727 to 1803 · aged 76

Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Anglo-Irish chemist and mineralogist. He first had the idea that wolframite might contain a previously undiscovered element (tungsten).

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A typical day, 30 days to 31 October 2026

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal
Royal Society Bakerian Medal

About this person

Country
Ireland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1727 to 1803 · aged 76