Crookes, William

Sectors:

  • Utility services Electricity generation & supply
  • Chemical production Fertiliser production inc guano
  • Extraction Gold extraction
  • Publishing & printing Newspaper & periodical publishing
  • Professional services Technical services inc testing & analysis

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(Sir) William Crookes OM, 1832-1919, was a scientist by profession but who derived his wealth from the application of science to business. Operated an analytical laboratory and exploited his inventions, eg in fertilizer, gold mining and electric lighting. Connected with, inter alia, Native Guano Co and Notting Hill Electric Light Co. Acted as expert witness. Published, inter alia, 'Chemical News' and 'Popular Science Review'

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