About Edith Weyde
Lived 1901 – 1989 (aged 87). Edith Weyde was a German chemist.
Edith Weyde (17 September 1901 – 10 February 1989) was a German chemist. She also laid the foundation for color photography.
Early life and education Weyde was the second child of an Austrian grammar school teacher in Prague. This led to the development of photocopiers, instant film and instant cameras.
Awards 1963 Kulturpreis of the Deutschen Gesellschaft für Photographie Silberne Gesellschaftmedaille of the Fotografische Gesellschaft Wien 1965 Diesel-Medaille of the Erfinder-Verband Nürnberg 1973 Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society London
Also, a street in Leverkusen is named after her.
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Who was Edith Weyde?
German chemist (1901-1989)
When was Edith Weyde born?
Edith Weyde was born on 17 September 1901 in Prague.
When did Edith Weyde die?
Edith Weyde died on 10 February 1989 in Kürten.
What was Edith Weyde's occupation?
Edith Weyde was a chemist.
What nationality was Edith Weyde?
Edith Weyde was German.
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