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| Birth: | 8 Aug 1779 |
| Death: | About 1864 |
| Sex: | M |
| Father: | **Gold Selleck Silliman b. 7 May 1732 in Wallinford, New Haven, Connecticut |
| Mother: | Mary Fish b. 19 May 1736 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut |
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| Occupation: Professor of Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Natural History at Yale University. |
| Changed: 14 Jan 2003 |
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Individual:
Note: Considered one of the fathers of science in America and foundedthe "American Journal of Science" in 1818.
Silliman College named in tribute to him.
Opposed slavery adamantly. During the Civl War, he was a firmsupporter of President Lincoln and exerted his influence towardthe abolition of slavery.
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