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English: Jan Ingenhousz - discoverer of photosynthesis.
  • A pink house and church tower alongside the 527630 road in Calne, Wiltshire, to which is attached the following blue plaque of the Calne Civic Society:
"Dr. JAN INGEN HOUSZ
1730-1799
The Dutch physician and scientist discovered photosynthesis in 1779.
He died at Bowood and is buried in St. Mary's church."
  • Jan Ingenhousz or Jan Ingen-Housz (December 8, 1730 – September 7, 1799) was a Dutch physiologist, biologist and chemist. He is best known for showing that light is essential to photosynthesis and thus having discovered photosynthesis.
  • His connection to this house is not described, however the landmark Bowood estate where he died is nearby.
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Camera location51° 26′ 15″ N, 2° 00′ 12″ W  Heading=112° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo
Object location51° 26′ 14″ N, 2° 00′ 10″ W  Heading=112° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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