George Gore (1826–1908)

Electrochemist and scientific writer. Worked as a chemist in a phosphorus factory; published numerous articles on electrometallurgy and chemistry, 1853–65. Taught chemistry and physics at King Edward’s School, 1870–80. Founded a private institute of scientific research at Easy Row, Birmingham, 1880. Wrote several important textbooks as well as works on scientific education and research and on science and government. Granted a civil list pension. FRS 1865.