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Rudolf Buchheim

1820-03-01 – 1879-12-25

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Rudolf BuchheimCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Rudolf Buchheim (1 March 1820 – 25 December 1879) was a German pharmacologist born in Bautzen (Budziszyn).
Rudolf Bucheim and his well-known student, chemist Oswald Schmiedeberg (1838–1921) are considered to be the founders of modern pharmacology, with Bucheim sometimes described as the "Father of Pharmacology".

Occupation & Career

pharmacologist, university teacher, physician, pharmacist

Education

Leipzig University

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Imperial University of Dorpat · University of Giessen

Education & Institutions

Leipzig University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q67142 — wikidata View source

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