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Besides baronet, what other honor was bestowed upon Davy?

  • Knight of the Garter

  • PRS

  • Knight of the Thistle

  • Order of Merit

Answer

The answer, PRS, stands for President of the Royal Society, an esteemed honor bestowed upon Humphry Davy in addition to his baronetcy. This distinction recognized Davy's significant contributions and leadership in the scientific community, particularly in the field of chemistry, where he made groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
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