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Henri Moissan

chemist and pharmacist

Born: Died: French

Ferdinand Frédéric Henri Moissan was a French chemist and pharmacist who won the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in isolating fluorine from its compounds. Among his other contributions, Moissan discovered moissanite and contributed to the development of the electric arc furnace. Moissan was one of the original members of the International Atomic Weights Committee.

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French chemist and pharmacist

Henri Moissan's Historical Timeline

  1. Henri Moissan is born

    Henri Moissan, French chemist and pharmacist, known for french chemist and pharmacist, was born on 1852-09-28.

  2. Frenchman Henri Moissan is presented with the Nobel prize for Chemistry for isolating fluoride

    Frenchman Henri Moissan is presented with the Nobel prize for Chemistry for isolating fluoride

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When was Henri Moissan born?
Henri Moissan was born on 1852-09-28 (French).
What is Henri Moissan known for?
French chemist and pharmacist
What historical events involved Henri Moissan?
Henri Moissan was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Henri Moissan is born, Frenchman Henri Moissan is presented with the Nobel prize for Chemistry for isolating fluoride.
When did Henri Moissan die?
Henri Moissan died on 1907-01-01.

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