| Born | 1620, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 1698, London, England |
| Legacy | Remembered as a pivotal figure in 17th-century science and engineering. |
| Education | University of Edinburgh • University of Paris |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupations | Scientist • inventor • engineer |
| Achievements | Promotion of electricity • Contribution to British industrial power |
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| Famous invention | Electrochemical Battery |
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