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Albert Hofmann — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 11 January 1906 · Died: 29 April 2008 · Age at death: 102

How old was Albert Hofmann when he died?

Albert Hofmann died aged 102. He was born on 11 January 1906 and died on 29 April 2008.

Swiss chemist who discovered the psychedelic properties of LSD

Did you know?He accidentally discovered the drug's effects when a small amount was absorbed through his fingertips during a laboratory experiment.

Albert Hofmann (11 January 1906 – 29 April 2008) was a Swiss chemist known for being the first to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann's team also isolated, named and synthesized the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin.

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Age at death: 102
Would be: 120
Years since death: 18

Born: January 11, 1906 · Baden, Switzerland
Died: April 29, 2008
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: Swiss
Known for: Science, Literature

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Spouse: Anita Hofmann

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