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Frederick Gardner Cottrell | |
|---|---|
 Cottrell, c. 1910–1920 | |
| 3rd Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
| In office 1920–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Van H. Manning |
| Succeeded by | H. Foster Bain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1877 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1948 (aged 71) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jessie Mae Fulton (m. 1904) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
Frederick Gardner Cottrell (January 10, 1877 – November 16, 1948) was an American physical chemist, inventor and philanthropist. He is best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, one of the first inventions designed to eliminate air pollution—and for establishing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that has funded scientific research since 1912.