Juan José Elhuyar
| Juan José Elhuyar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 June 1754 Logroño |
| Died |
20 September 1796 (age 42) Santafé de Bogotá, New Granada |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Fields |
chemistry mineralogy |
| Known for | tungsten |
Juan José Elhuyar Lubize (15 June 1754 – 20 September 1796) was a Spanish chemist and mineralogist, the joint discoverer of tungsten with his brother Fausto Elhuyar in 1783.
He was born in Logroño, son of French-Basque parents from Hasparren (Labourd). Died in Santafé de Bogotá, New Granada (Spanish Empire).
External links
- Juan José Elhuyar Lubize - French
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