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Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist, politician and administrator, 1875. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
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Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist, politician and administrator, 1875. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist, politician and administrator, 1875. Playfair ( rose from being a chemist in the Geological Survey in 1845, to become Secretary for Science and Art in 1855 and president of the Chemical Society in 1857. He discovered the nitroprussides class of salts and took part in organising the Great Exhibition of 1851. He was Professor of Chemistry at Edinburgh University from 1858 to 1896. Playfair entered politics in 1868, in 1873 became Postmaster General and was Chairman of the Ways and Means committee and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons from 1880-1883, when he was knighted. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 20 February 1875
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Carlo Carlo Pellegrini Chemist Famous People Glasses Member Of Parliament Oxford Science Archive Pellegrini Playfair Postmaster General Sideboards Sideburns Sir Lyon Sir Lyon Playfair Spectacles The Right Hon Sir Lyon Playfair Top Hat Scots
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This vibrant and detailed print captures Sir Lyon Playfair, a prominent Scottish chemist, politician, and administrator in 1875. Created by the talented artist Carlo Pellegrini for Vanity Fair magazine, this caricature showcases Playfair's distinguished appearance and notable achievements. Playfair's illustrious career began as a chemist in the Geological Survey in 1845. His dedication to scientific research led him to become Secretary for Science and Art in 1855 and president of the Chemical Society in 1857. He made significant contributions to chemistry by discovering the nitroprussides class of salts. Beyond his scientific endeavors, Playfair played an instrumental role in organizing the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing his administrative skills. In 1868, he entered politics and later served as Postmaster General from 1873 onwards. His political influence continued to grow as he became Chairman of the Ways and Means committee and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons from 1880-1883 when he was knighted. With his distinctive top hat, glasses, sideburns, and elegant attire depicted in this lithograph portrait, Sir Lyon Playfair exudes sophistication befitting a statesman. As Professor of Chemistry at Edinburgh University from 1858 until his retirement in 1896, Playfair left an indelible mark on both academia and politics. This image serves as a testament to Sir Lyon Playfair's multifaceted life journey - from esteemed scientist to influential politician - making him one of Scotland's most celebrated figures during the nineteenth century.
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