Martin van Marum

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Martin van Marum (March 20, 1750-December 26, 1837), Dutch man of science, was born at Groningen, where he graduated in medicine and philosophy. He began to practise medicine at Haarlem, but devoted himself mainly to lecturing on physical subjects. He became secretary of the scientific society of that city, and under his management the society was advanced to the position of one of the most noted in Europe. He was also entrusted with the care of the collection left to Haarlem by Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702-1778). His name is not associated with any discovery of the first order, but his researches (especially in connection with electricity) were remarkable for their number and variety. He died at Haarlem.

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