Philipp Friedrich Gmelin
German professor of botany and chemistry
About Philipp Friedrich Gmelin
Lived 1721 – 1768 (aged 46). Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was a German chemist, botanist, university teacher and physician, known for Antimony and Pancreatic ducts.
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin (19 August 1721 – 9 May 1768) was a professor of botany and chemistry. He studied the chemistry of antimony and wrote texts on the pancreatic ducts, mineral waters, and botany.
He was a brother of the famous traveler Johann Georg Gmelin. He obtained his Master's degree in 1742, at the University of Tübingen under Burchard Mauchart.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1758.
He was the father of the naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin.
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Who was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin?
German professor of botany and chemistry (1721-1768)
When was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin born?
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was born on 19 August 1721 in Tübingen.
When did Philipp Friedrich Gmelin die?
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin died on 9 May 1768 in Tübingen.
What was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's occupation?
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was a chemist, botanist, university teacher and physician.
What was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin known for?
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was known for Antimony and Pancreatic ducts.
What nationality was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin?
Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was German.
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