Birthdate: October 11, 1755
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Logroño, Spain
Died: February 6, 1833
Fausto Elhuyar, a Spanish chemist, achieved fame for isolating tungsten with his brother Juan José Elhuyar in 1783. He was instrumental in establishing the School of Mines in Mexico City under a commission from the King of Spain. Elhuyar supervised the construction of the Palacio de Minería to serve as the school’s headquarters. His career was marked by significant contributions to chemistry and involvement in scientific pursuits during his tenure in Mexico until he departed due to the Mexican War of Independence.
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