Thomas Graham (chemist)

Thomas Graham (December 21, 1805 ? September 16, 1869) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Graham's father was a successful textile manufacturer, and wished for his son to enter into the Church of Scotland. Instead, defying his father's wishes, Graham became a student at the University of Glasgow in 1819. Here, he developed a strong interest in chemistry, and left the University after receiving his M.A. in 1826. He later became a professor of chemistry at numerous colleges, including the Royal College of Science and Technology and the University of London. Graham also founded the Chemical Society of London in 1841. Graham's final post was that known as the Master of the Mint, where he stayed for 15 years until his death.

Honours awarded

• Royal Medal of the Royal Society (Given in 1837)
• Copley Medal of the Royal Society (Given in 1862)
• Prix Jecker of the Paris Academy of Sciences (Given in 1862)
• Royal Medal of the Royal Society (Given again in 1863)
• (Unofficial Honour) A statue of Graham given to Glasgow for his works ("Given" in 1872)