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Lazăr Edeleanu

Romanian chemist (1861-1941) · Scientists · Died at 79

Lazăr Edeleanu 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.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1941 · aged 79