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Sir Frederick Augustus Abel: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born July 17, 1827 • Woolwich • England
Died September 6, 1902 (aged 75) • City of Westminster • England
Inventions cordite
Subjects Of Study flash point • petroleum • coal mining • explosive • guncotton

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Frederick Augustus Abel, engraving.
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