Winford Lee Lewis
| Winford Lee Lewis | |
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| Born |
May 29, 1878 Gridley, California, USA |
| Died | January 20, 1943 (aged 64) Evanston, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Invention of lewisite |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
Winford Lee Lewis (May 29, 1878 – January 20, 1943) was a US soldier and chemist best known for his invention of the chemical warfare agent lewisite in 1917. He was born in Gridley, California and died in his home in Evanston, Illinois in 1943 following a fall.
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