Joseph Norman Lockyer

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Astronomy
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Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (17 May 1836 – 16 August 1920), known simply as Norman Lockyer, was an English scientist and astronomer. Along with the French scientist Pierre Janssen he is credited with discovering the gas helium. Lockyer also is remembered for being the founder and first editor of the influential journal Nature.

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Edward Frankland research scientist 1868- Royal Institution (Neurotree)
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Raphael Meldola research assistant 1875 Royal College of Science (Chemistry Tree)
Alfred Fowler research assistant 1885
Demetrios Eginitis post-doc 1887-1890 Royal College of Science