Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Humphrey Davy Biography and Timeline

Follow Humphrey Davy through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Humphrey Davy, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1815–1820Years on this page

1815

Invention of Miners Lamp

London · Science / Technology

Invents the Miners Safety Lamp

1820

Royal Society

President of the Royal Society · Science / Royal Society

Appointed President of the Royal Society

Role range: 1820-1827

Records, sources and methodology

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