Who was the first person to discover lead?

Answer 1

Lead has been used by humans for thousands of years, especially by the Romans who used it extensively for pipes for the transportation of fresh water into the city of Rome. They also used lead pots for cooking, not realising they were poisoning themselves in the process.

Answer 2

The discovery of lead dates back to ancient times, so there isn't a definitive answer to who discovered it first. Lead has been used by various civilizations for thousands of years due to its abundance and ease of extraction.