Abraham Pineo Gesner

Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (/ˈɡɛsnər/; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Nova Scotian and New Brunswickan physician and geologist who invented kerosene. 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.

For his uncle, a politician in Nova Scotia, see Abraham Gesner (politician).
Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB
BornMay 2, 1797 (1797-05-02)
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia
DiedApril 29, 1864(1864-04-29) (aged 66)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Alma materGuy's Hospital Medical School
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Dalhousie University
Known forInventing kerosene
Scientific career
FieldsGeology, medicine
InstitutionsGovernment of New Brunswick
North American Kerosene Gas Light Company
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