Abraham Pineo Gesner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian physician and geologist
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Place of Birth: Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Abraham Pineo Gesner
- Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Canadian physician and geologist who invented kerosene.
- Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (now called Chipmans Corner) and lived much of his life in Saint John, New Brunswick.
- He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- He was an influential figure in the development of the study of Canadian geology and natural history.
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