Science · 1728–1799
Joseph Black — Age & Birthday
Born: 16 April 1728 · Died: 6 December 1799 · Age at death: 71
How old was Joseph Black when he died?
Joseph Black died aged 71. He was born on 16 April 1728 and died on 6 December 1799.
Scientist who discovered carbon dioxide and latent heat
Did you know?He was a close friend of economist Adam Smith and served as one of the executors of his estate.
Joseph Black (16 April 1728 – 6 December 1799) was a Scottish physicist and chemist, known for his discoveries of magnesium, latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide.
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- Age at death
- 71
- Years since death
- 226
- Born
- April 16, 1728 · Bordeaux, France
- Died
- December 6, 1799
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Father
- Sech
- Mother
- Margaret Gordon
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