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James Young
Scottish chemist, born 1811 (1811–1883).
Born July 13th, 1811 in Glasgow.
Died May 14th, 1883 at 71 years old in Wemyss Bay.
Occupations
businessperson, chemist, engineer
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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