Justus Von Liebig was born on May 12, 1803 in Darmstadt, Germany. German chemist who is widely considered the father of modern organic chemistry. His discovery of nitrogen as a primary nutrient for plant life gave birth to the fertilizer industry.
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About
German Chemist who is widely considered the father of modern organic chemistry. His discovery of nitrogen as a primary nutrient for plant life gave birth to the fertilizer industry.
Before Fame
He survived the global famine caused by the volcanic winter of 1816, an experience which inspired his later research.
Trivia
In 1946, the University of Giessen was officially renamed Justus Liebig University Giessen in his honor.
Family Life
His father was Johann Georg Liebig and Maria Caroline Moser.
Associated With
He and August Kekule are two of the most prominent German chemists in history.
