1852 in science
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The year 1852 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1851 in science, other events of 1852, 1853 in science and the list of years in science.

Awards

• Copley Medal: Alexander von Humboldt
• Wollaston Medal for Geology: William Henry Fitton

Births

Deaths

• January 6 - Louis Braille, inventor (* 1809)
• November 10 - Gideon Mantell, paleontologist (* 1790)

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