biography
| name: |
Abney, Sir William (de Wiveleslie)
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pronunciation:
[abnee]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1844–1920)
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| biography:
| Chemist and educationist, born in Derby, Derbyshire, C England, UK. Assistant secretary (1899) and adviser (1903) to the Board of Education, he was known for his research in photographic chemistry and colour photography, and did important pioneer work in photographing the solar spectrum. |
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