August Kekulé

Chemist, Academic

1829 – 1896

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Who was August Kekulé?

August Kekulé, born Friedrich August Kekule, later Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz was a German organic chemist. From the 1850s until his death, Kekule was one of the most prominent chemists in Europe, especially in theoretical chemistry. He was the principal founder of the theory of chemical structure.

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Born
Sep 7, 1829
Darmstadt
Also known as
  • Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz
  • Friedrich August Kekule
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Education
  • University of Giessen
Employment
  • University of Bonn
Died
Jul 13, 1896
Bonn

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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