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Viscount Exmouth Charles E. (Charles Ernest) Pellew
1863–1945
An English-born chemist, teacher, and inherited viscount, he built much of his career in the United States and wrote practical science books for students and general readers. His life brought together aristocratic title, laboratory work, and a gift for explaining chemistry clearly.
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Dyes and dyeing
by Viscount Exmouth Charles E. (Charles Ernest) Pellew
About the author
Born on March 11, 1863, Charles Ernest Pellew became the 7th Viscount Exmouth late in life, in 1923, after his father inherited the title shortly before. Although he was born and educated in Britain, he moved to the United States as a boy and later became a naturalized American citizen.
Pellew was best known as a chemist and teacher. He worked as a professor of chemistry and was associated with Columbia University, and he wrote accessible scientific books including Manual of Practical Medical and Physiological Chemistry and Dyes and Dyeing. Those works show his interest in making technical subjects useful and understandable for students and working readers.
He died on June 7, 1945. Remembered both as a British peer and as a scientific writer, he stands out as an unusual figure whose career crossed countries, professions, and social worlds.