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==Overview==
==Overview==
Potassium was discovered in 1807 in England by Sir Humphry Davy.


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==


===Discovery===
===Discovery===
*[Disease name] was first discovered by [name of scientist], a [nationality + occupation], in [year]/during/following [event].
*Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 in England.
 
*He discovered potassium by means of electrolysis from potash.
*The association between [important risk factor/cause] and [disease name] was made in/during [year/event].
*It was the first alkali metal to be discovered.
*In [year], [scientist] was the first to discover the association between [risk factor] and the development of [disease name].
*In [year], [gene] mutations were first implicated in the pathogenesis of [disease name].
 
==Outbreaks==
There have been several outbreaks of [disease name], which are summarized below:
 
==Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies==
In [year], [diagnostic test/therapy] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].
 
==Impact on Cultural History==
 
==Famous Cases==
The following are a few famous cases of [[disease name]]:


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Potassium was discovered in 1807 in England by Sir Humphry Davy.

Historical Perspective

Discovery

  • Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 in England.
  • He discovered potassium by means of electrolysis from potash.
  • It was the first alkali metal to be discovered.

References

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