English chemist (1833-1915).
Born January 7th, 1833 in London.
Died December 18th, 1915 at 82 years old in Woodcote. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson