About August Michaelis
Lived 1847 – 1916 (aged 68). August Michaelis was a German chemist and university teacher, known for Michaelis–Arbuzov reaction and Michaelis–Becker reaction.
August Michaelis (26 December 1847 – 31 January 1916) was a German chemist and discovered the Michaelis–Arbuzov reaction.
Michaelis studied at the University of Göttingen and University of Jena and became professor for chemistry at University of Karlsruhe in 1876, at the University of Aachen in 1880, and at the University of Rostock in 1890.
Works Repetitorium und Examinatorium der Chemie . Laupp, Tübingen 1850 Digital edition by the University and State Library Düsseldorf
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Who was August Michaelis?
German chemist (1847-1916)
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August Michaelis was born on 26 December 1847 in Hohenhameln.
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August Michaelis died on 31 January 1916 in Rostock.
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August Michaelis was a chemist and university teacher.
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August Michaelis was known for Michaelis–Arbuzov reaction and Michaelis–Becker reaction.
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