About Ioan Tănăsescu
Lived 1892 – 1959 (aged 67). Ioan Tănăsescu was a Romanian chemist and university teacher, known for Lehmstedt-Tanasescu reaction.
Ion Tănăsescu (also Ioan) (February 23, 1892 – December 28, 1959) was a Romanian chemist.
He discovered the Lehmstedt-Tanasescu reaction, which was improved by Kurt Lehmstedt. He studied at the University of Bucharest and the University of Cluj. He was elected a titular member of the Romanian Academy in 1955.
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Who was Ioan Tănăsescu?
Romanian chemist (1892–1959)
When was Ioan Tănăsescu born?
Ioan Tănăsescu was born on 23 February 1892 in Bucharest.
When did Ioan Tănăsescu die?
Ioan Tănăsescu died on 28 December 1959 in Bucharest.
What was Ioan Tănăsescu's occupation?
Ioan Tănăsescu was a chemist and university teacher.
What was Ioan Tănăsescu known for?
Ioan Tănăsescu was known for Lehmstedt-Tanasescu reaction.
What nationality was Ioan Tănăsescu?
Ioan Tănăsescu was Romanian.
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