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# Torbern Bergman

(1735–1784)   Chemist

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Torbern Bergman was a chemist, best known for *Opuscula physica et chemica*.

## Quick Facts About Torbern Bergman

Born March 20, 1735

Died July 8, 1784

Profession Chemist

Notable works Opuscula physica et chemica

## About Torbern Bergman

Torbern Olof Bergman (KVO) was a Swedish chemist and mineralogist noted for his 1775 Dissertation on Elective Attractions, containing the largest chemical affinity tables ever published. Bergman was the first chemist to use the A, B, C, etc., system of notation for chemical species.

##  Quotes by Torbern Bergman

> [The mineral kingdom consists of the fossil substances found in the earth. These are either entirely destitute of organic structure, or, having…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/torbern-bergman/the-mineral-kingdom-consists-of-the-fossil-substances-found-in-the/)

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> [Fossils are of four kinds, viz. saline, earthy, inflammable and metallic; hence arise four classes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/torbern-bergman/fossils-are-of-four-kinds-viz-saline-earthy-inflammable-and-metallic/)

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