About Heinrich Dreser
Lived 1860 – 1924 (aged 64). Heinrich Dreser was a German chemist, pharmacologist and university teacher.
Heinrich Dreser (1 October 1860 – 21 December 1924) was a German chemist responsible for the aspirin and heroin projects at Bayer AG. He was also a key figure in creating the widely used modern drug codeine. Dreser was born in Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse.
Arthur Eichengrün made the claim, yet unproven, that credit for the discovery of aspirin were stolen from him by Dreser.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Heinrich Dreser's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Heinrich Dreser's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Heinrich Dreser?
German chemist (1860–1924)
When was Heinrich Dreser born?
Heinrich Dreser was born on 1 October 1860 in Darmstadt.
When did Heinrich Dreser die?
Heinrich Dreser died on 21 December 1924 in Zurich.
What was Heinrich Dreser's occupation?
Heinrich Dreser was a chemist, pharmacologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Heinrich Dreser?
Heinrich Dreser was German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Heinrich Dreser. https://biography.guide/heinrich-dreser/
MLA: "Heinrich Dreser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/heinrich-dreser/.
Chicago: "Heinrich Dreser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/heinrich-dreser/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC