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Lazăr Edeleanu
1861-09-01 – 1941-04-07
Life & Legacy
Lazăr Edeleanu (Romanian: [ˈlazər edeˈle̯anu]; 1 September 1861, Bucharest – 7 April 1941, Bucharest) was a Romanian chemist of Jewish origin. He is known for being the first chemist to synthesize amphetamine at the University of Berlin and for inventing the modern method of refining crude oil.
Occupation & Career
chemist, inventor
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q706769 — wikidata View source
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