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August Michaelis

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August Michaelis (26 December 1847 – 31 January 1916) was a German chemist and discovered the Michaelis–Arbuzov reaction.

Born(1847-12-26)December 26, 1847
Bierbergen (now part of Hohenhameln), Germany
DiedJanuary 31, 1916(1916-01-31) (aged 68)
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August Michaelis
Born(1847-12-26)December 26, 1847
Bierbergen (now part of Hohenhameln), Germany
DiedJanuary 31, 1916(1916-01-31) (aged 68)
EducationUniversity of Göttingen
University of Jena
Known forMichaelis–Arbuzov reaction
Michaelis–Becker reaction
Scientific career
WorkplacesUniversity of Karlsruhe
University of Aachen
University of Rostock
Johann Georg Anton Geuther
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Michaelis studied at the University of Göttingen and University of Jena and became professor for chemistry at University of Karlsruhe in 1876, at the University of Aachen in 1880, and at the University of Rostock in 1890.

Works

  • Repetitorium und Examinatorium der Chemie . Laupp, Tübingen 1850 Digital edition by the University and State Library Düsseldorf
  • Ausführliches Lehrbuch der anorganischen Chemie (in German). Vol. 1. Braunschweig: Vieweg und Sohn. 1878.
  • Ausführliches Lehrbuch der anorganischen Chemie (in German). Vol. 4. Braunschweig: Vieweg und Sohn. 1889.

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