About Theodor Poleck
Lived 1821 – 1906 (aged 84). Theodor Poleck was a German chemist, pharmacologist, university teacher and pharmacist.
Thomas August Theodor Poleck (November 10, 1821 – June 1, 1906) was a German chemist and pharmacist born in Neisse, Kingdom of Prussia.
He studied at Giessen in the laboratory of Justus von Liebig, and in 1846 travelled to Berlin, where he passed the state examination. Afterwards he worked in his father's pharmacy, and for several years (1853–1867), taught classes at a Realschule in Neisse. In 1867 he succeeded Adolph Ferdinand Duflos as director of the pharmaceutical institute at the University of Breslau.
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Who was Theodor Poleck?
German chemist and pharmacist (1821-1906)
When was Theodor Poleck born?
Theodor Poleck was born on 10 November 1821 in Nysa.
When did Theodor Poleck die?
Theodor Poleck died on 1 June 1906 in Wrocław.
What was Theodor Poleck's occupation?
Theodor Poleck was a chemist, pharmacologist, university teacher and pharmacist.
What nationality was Theodor Poleck?
Theodor Poleck was German.
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