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Joseph Priestley
Priestley by Ellen Sharples (1794)
Born(1733-03-13)March 13, 1733
DiedFebruary 6, 1804(1804-02-06) (aged 70)
Known forTheology, natural philosophy, political theory
Notable workThe Rudiments of English Grammar
SpouseMary Wilkinson
ChildrenSarah
Known forInvention of soda water, writings on electricity, isolation of oxygen
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics, chemistry
InstitutionsWarrington Academy
Ecclesiastical career
ChurchRational Dissenters
OrdainedDaventry Academy
Congregations served
Needham Market
Main interests
Fusion of theism, materialism, determinism