About
Leading British scientist in Electromagnetism and Elctrochemistry. He invented an early form of the Bunsen burner and the system of oxidation numbers and he was one of the first scientist to discover benzene.
Before Fame
He learned a great deal by reading the books he came across while working as a bookseller's apprentice.
Trivia
He was the first to discover the Magnetic Field, along with Diamagnetism and Electrolysis.
Family Life
He got married to Sarah Barnard on June 12, 1821.
Associated With
Another famous scientist like him is Inheritance discoverer, Gregor Mendel.
