Chemistry and Industry, June 15th, 1992
If, as Shakespeare said, |all the world's a stage,' then few can match the range of roles played by 17th century chemist Sir Kenelm Digby. Besides being a scientist, he was a naval commander, diplomat, poet, chef, astrologer and magician. In a list of prospective founding members of the Royal Society, he is described as |courtier, chemist.' The Venetian ambassador to England called him |nothing but a thief and a pirate.'
His character was similar to that of his uncle, Lord Digby: |Far too changeable by nature, if charming,' according to one of his biographers. This inconstancy led Sir Kenel...
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