John Macadam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Macadam

Australian academic

Date of Birth: 01-May-1827

Place of Birth: Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-Sep-1865

Profession: physician, chemist

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

The Honorable Dr John Macadam (29 May 1827 – 2 September 1865), was a Scottish-Australian chemist, medical teacher, Australian politician and cabinet minister, and honorary secretary of the Burke and Wills expedition.
The genus Macadamia (macadamia nut) was named after him in 1857.
He died in Australia aged 38.