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Emil Fischer

chemist

Born: Died: German

Hermann Emil Louis Fischer was a German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He discovered the Fischer esterification. He also developed the Fischer projection, a symbolic way of drawing asymmetric carbon atoms. He also hypothesized lock and key mechanism of enzyme action. He never used his first given name, and was known throughout his life simply as Emil Fischer.

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German chemist

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  1. Emil Fischer dies

    Emil Fischer, German chemist, known for german chemist, died on 1919-07-15. Hermann Emil Louis Fischer was a German chemist and 1902 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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When was Emil Fischer born?
Emil Fischer was born on 1852-07-15 (German).
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German chemist
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Emil Fischer was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Emil Fischer dies.
When did Emil Fischer die?
Emil Fischer died on 1919-01-01.

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