In which city was Priestley working when he passed away?
Bristol
London
Leeds
Manchester
Answer
Joseph Priestley died in Leeds, England, on February 6, 1804, at the age of 79. He had been working as a librarian at the University of Leeds since 1791. Priestley was a renowned scientist and philosopher, and he is best known for his discovery of oxygen.
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