James Keir | |
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| Born | 20 September 1735 |
| Died | 11 October 1820 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Royal High School, Edinburgh University of Edinburgh |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society of London |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | chemist geologist industrialist inventor |
James Keir FRS (20 September 1735 – 11 October 1820) was a Scottish chemist, geologist, industrialist, and inventor, and an important member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham.