Robert Angus Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Robert Angus Smith

British chemist

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1817

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-May-1884

Profession: chemist

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Robert Angus Smith

  • (Robert) Angus Smith FRS (15 February 1817 – 12 May 1884) was a Scottish chemist, who investigated numerous environmental issues.
  • He is known for his research on air pollution in 1852, in the course of which he discovered what came to be known as acid rain.
  • He is sometimes referred to as the 'Father of Acid Rain'.

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