Science · 1748–1804
Johann Friedrich Gmelin — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 8 August 1748 · Died: 1 November 1804 · Age at death: 56
How old was Johann Friedrich Gmelin when he died?
Johann Friedrich Gmelin died aged 56. He was born on 8 August 1748 and died on 1 November 1804.
German naturalist and chemist who edited a major edition of Systema Naturae
Did you know?He was part of a famous dynasty of scientists and his son became a pioneer in the field of physiological chemistry.
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (8 August 1748 – 1 November 1804) was a German naturalist, chemist, botanist, entomologist, herpetologist, and malacologist.
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- Age at death
- 56
- Years since death
- 221
- Born
- August 8, 1748 · Tübingen, Germany
- Died
- November 1, 1804
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Father
- Philipp Friedrich Gmelin
- Child
- Leopold Gmelin
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