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Abraham Pineo Gesner
New Brunswick and Nova Scotian physician and geologist (1797–1864)
For his uncle, a politician in Nova Scotia, see Abraham Gesner (politician).
Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Nova Scotian and New Brunswickan physician and geologist who invented kerosene.[1] Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (now called Chipmans Corner) and lived much of his life in Saint John, New Brunswick.
He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was an influential figure in the development of the study of Canadian geology and natural history.
Biography
Early life
Abraham Pineo Gesner was born on May 2, 1797, in Cornwallis, King's County, Nova Scotia.[2] He was one of 12 children raised by Henry Gesner and Sarah Pineo, His father was a Loyalist, who emigrated to Nova Scotia after the American Revolution.[3] Gesner was noted to be a great reader and a diligent student.[4]
In his early twenties, Gesner