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Chester Dewey
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American botanist, geologist, chemist and lecturer in medical colleges (1784-1867)
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Chester Dewey was a male American botanist, physicist, chemist, and meteorological observer. Born in Sheffield on October 25, 1784, he worked in Rochester and was educated at Williams College. His professional career included positions at Williams College and the University of Rochester.
Dewey died in New York City on December 5, 1867. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, receiving the award of Fellow. His work is recognized in the American Academy Arts Sciences collection.
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Sheffield
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- meteorological observer
- Educated at
- Williams College
- Employer
- Williams College
- Field of work
- botany
- Image
- Chester Dewey by Powelson, 1865.jpg
- Work location
- Rochester
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- Commons category
- Chester Dewey
- date of birth
- 1784-10-25
- date of death
- 1867-12-05
- P6944
- Chester Dewey
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