Bio

• Born in Giessen, Hesse (Germany). He was married four times with 11 children. He taught in London 1845 to 1865. Returned to Germany in 1865. Noted German chemist. He specialized in the study of coal tar and dyes derived from coal tar. He visited the United States in 1883. He died in Berlin.

  A medal was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1883 or 1884 to honor his visit. Design was by Charles E. Barber. One gold medal and 45 bronze medals were struck. The issue of this medal was supported by mint employee James Curtis Booth.

  Julian does not list this medal and there have been no records of it found in the National Archives.

  bio: Dictionary of Scientific Biography see: NUM 83 Jun 1970 pages 825-826.

Date of birth

• 1818-04-08

Place of birth

• Giessen, Hesse (Germany)

Date of death

• 1892-05-05

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