Hans Fischer

German chemist, Nobel Prize winner

Hans Fischer - German chemist, Nobel Prize winner
Born

July 27th, 1881
144 years ago

Died

March 31st, 1945
80 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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A prominent chemist contributed significantly to the understanding of heme and porphyrins. Developed methods for spectroscopic analysis and synthesis of these compounds. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for work related to the structure and properties of hemoglobin and chlorophyll. Served as a professor at various universities, impacting the field of organic chemistry through teaching and research.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930

Conducted important research on heme structures

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