About Alexander Voskresensky
Lived 1809 – 1880 (aged 70). Alexander Voskresensky was a Russian chemist and university teacher, known for Theobromine.
Aleksandr Abramovich Voskresensky (Russian: Александр Абрамович Воскресенский; 25 November 1808 – 21 January 1880) was a Russian chemist who served as rector of Saint Petersburg Imperial University in 1861–1863 and 1865–1867. Dmitri Mendeleev regarded him as a "grandfather of Russian chemistry". One of his major scientific achievements is the discovery of theobromine, the major alkaloid of cacao beans.
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Who was Alexander Voskresensky?
Russian chemist and university teacher (1809-1880)
When was Alexander Voskresensky born?
Alexander Voskresensky was born on 25 November 1809 in Torzhok.
When did Alexander Voskresensky die?
Alexander Voskresensky died on 21 January 1880 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Alexander Voskresensky's occupation?
Alexander Voskresensky was a chemist and university teacher.
What was Alexander Voskresensky known for?
Alexander Voskresensky was known for Theobromine.
What nationality was Alexander Voskresensky?
Alexander Voskresensky was Russian.
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