Abraham Gesner

Abraham Gesner (Abraham Pineo Gesner) a canadian physician, geologist, author.

Father of the Petroleum Industry.

Inventor of the kerosene production (refining) process.

Founder of 'Kerosene Gas Light Company'.

He was appointed the first government geologist for New Brunswick, a significant role in a British colony.

His discoveries laid the foundation for the modern petroleum refining industry.
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