James Young
Born on 13rd of July 1811
Died on 13rd of May 1883
Born 1811. Died 1883 - Scottish industrialist.
Lifelong friend of David Livingstone, helped finance second and third expeditions. Set up small oil refinery at Alfreton in 1848. Later began manufacture of naphtha and lubrication oils. Produced paraffin oil and solid paraffin at plant at Bathgate. Appointed president of Anderson’s College in 1868. Elected to Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1873.
More famous Britons here
Contributors: Do you have a site related to James Young?
Supply some content
for this page and we will gladly add a link to your site. Email here.
4698 views since 12th February 2007
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |