Leon Marchlewski

Polish chemist and academic

Leon Marchlewski - Polish chemist and academic
Born

December 15th, 1869
155 years ago

Died

1946
79 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Poland

Links & References

Served as a professor of chemistry at the University of Lviv, specializing in organic chemistry. Contributed to the development of analytical techniques and wrote extensively on chemical education. Participated in scientific research and published various works that advanced understanding in his field during the early 20th century.

Published significant works in organic chemistry

Developed analytical techniques in chemistry

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