Abraham Gesner Father of Kerosene

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Abraham Gesner - Kerosene
Dr. Abraham Gesner (1797-1864) was the inventor of kerosene and known as the "Father or the Petroleum Industry."

Dr. Abraham Gesner
Gesner developed and patented a process for manufacturing kerosene, for which he is still famous.

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