Author: Eric John Holmyard
Alternate names: E. J. Holmyard
Born: 1 January 1891
Died: 31 December 1959
Bio: Eric John Holmyard was a historian of science and technology with a focus on chemistry and alchemy. He taught science at Clifton College in England, was a member of the Royal Asiatic Society, and served as the founding editor of the journal Endeavour.