Science · 1800–1882

Friedrich Wöhler — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 31 July 1800 · Died: 23 September 1882 · Age at death: 82

How old was Friedrich Wöhler when he died?

Friedrich Wöhler died aged 82. He was born on 31 July 1800 and died on 23 September 1882.

Chemist who first synthesised urea from inorganic materials

Did you know?His discovery disproved the theory that organic compounds could only be created by living organisms.

Friedrich Wöhler FRS(For) HonFRSE (German:; 31 July 1800 – 23 September 1882) was a German chemist known for his work in both organic and inorganic chemistry, being the first to isolate the chemical elements beryllium and yttrium in pure metallic form.

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Age at death: 82
Years since death: 144

Born: July 31, 1800 · Eschersheim, Germany
Died: September 23, 1882
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Science

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