Frederick Gardner Cottrell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frederick Gardner Cottrell

American chemist

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1877

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1948

Profession: inventor, chemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Frederick Gardner Cottrell

  • Frederick Gardner Cottrell (January 10, 1877 – November 16, 1948) was an American physical chemist, inventor and philanthropist.
  • He is best known for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator, one of the first inventions designed to eliminate air pollution—and for establishing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that has funded scientific research since 1912.

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