Andrew Fyfe (chemist)

Andrew Fyfe (1792–1861) was a Scottish surgeon and chemist.

Life

He was born 18 January 1792, the son of Andrew Fyfe the Elder. He graduated M.D. at the University of Edinburgh in 1814, and became fellow of the Edinburgh College of Surgeons in 1818, and president in 1842-3.

He lectured privately on chemistry and pharmacy at Edinburgh for many years, having been assistant to Professor Hope. He was an unsuccessful candidate in 1832 for the chair of materia medica at Edinburgh, but in 1844 became professor of chemistry in the University of Aberdeen, and retained his professorship till his death on 31 December 1861 at Edinburgh; for some years his lectures were given by a deputy. His knowledge of inflammable substances was reputed, and he gave evidence in official inquiries on such subjects.

In the 1830s his address appears as 11 Teviot Row in Edinburgh.^[1] The building is now demolished.

Works

He published in 1827 'Elements of Chemistry,' 2 vols., 3rd edit. 1833.

Family

He was twice married; his son, also named Andrew Fyfe, was a London physician.

References

•  "Fyfe, Andrew". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. 

Attribution

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Fyfe, Andrew". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.