John Leonard Riddell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Leonard Riddell

American scientist

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1807

Place of Birth: Leyden, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 07-Oct-1867

Profession: physician, politician, chemist, botanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Leonard Riddell (February 20, 1807 – October 7, 1865) was a science lecturer, botanist, geologist, medical doctor, chemist, microscopist, numismatist, politician, and science fiction author in the United States.
He was born in Leyden, Massachusetts, the son of John Riddell and Lephe Gates.
He received his B.A.
and M.A.
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from professor Amos Eaton and his M.D.
from Cincinnati College in 1836.