About Helene Magenbuch
Lived 1523 – 1597 (aged 74). Helene Magenbuch was an apothecary, pharmacologist, chemist and pharmacist.
Helena Magenbuch (born 14 March 1523 in Nuremberg; died 9 September 1597 in Hohenacker), was a German pharmacist.
She was the daughter of Johann Magenbuch, the personal physician of Martin Luther and Emperor Charles V. She was appointed scientific adviser to the duchess of Württemberg, Sibylla of Anhalt. She was awarded the title Pharmacist of the Württemberg court. This was a very uncommon position for a woman in this time period. She was succeeded by another woman, Maria Andreae.
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Who was Helene Magenbuch?
(1523-1597)
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Helene Magenbuch was born on 14 March 1523 in Nuremberg.
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Helene Magenbuch died on 8 September 1597 in Hohenacker.
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Helene Magenbuch was an apothecary, pharmacologist, chemist and pharmacist.
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