Gottfried Christoph Beireis

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Gottfried Christoph Beireis

Gottfried Christoph Beireis (born March 2, 1730 in Mühlhausen; died September 18, 1809 in Helmstedt) was a German chemist and doctor. He was also a collector of curiosities who rescued some of Jacques de Vaucanson's automata.[1]

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  1. ^ Guardian Book review of "Living Dolls"
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