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Mikhail Tsvet

Russian-Italian botanist (1872-1919) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 47

Mikhail Semyonovich Tsvet, also spelt Tsvett, Tswett, Tswet, Zwet, and Cvet was a Russian-Italian botanist who invented chromatography. His last name is Russian for "colour" and is also the root word of "flower."

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About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1919 · aged 47