William Haseldine Pepys
1775–1856 (age 81)
Biography
William Haseldine Pepys (1775–1856) was a distinguished English chemist who made contributions to chemical science during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work reflected the growing professionalization of chemistry as a scientific discipline and his participation in the advancement of chemical knowledge and practice.
Pepys enjoyed a long career in scientific pursuits, witnessing and contributing to the development of chemistry as a modern science. His burial in Highgate Cemetery recognized his standing as a respected man of science and his contributions to the chemical sciences over many decades of professional work.