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Dr. Jan Ingen Housz 1730-1799 The Dutch physician and scientist discovered photosynthesis in 1779. He died at Bowood and is buried in St. Mary's church
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Calne Civic Society
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Church Street, Calne

This plaque commemorates Jan Ingen Housz.