Julius Richard Petri

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Julius Richard Petri (Barmen, May 31, 1852December 20, 1921 in Zeitz) was a German bacteriologist who is generally credited with inventing the Petri dish while working as assistant to Robert Koch.

Julius Richard Petri
Born May 31, 1852
Barmen, Germany
Died December 20, 1921
Zeitz, Germany
Residence Berlin
Citizenship German
Nationality Prussian
Fields bacteriologist, Military physician, surgeon
Institutions Kaiserliches Gesundheitsamt, Göbersdorf sanatorium , Museum of Hygiene, Kaiserliches Gesundheitsamt,
Alma mater Kaiser Wilhelm-Akademie, Berlin Charité
Known for Petri dish, Petri sand filter, Pure culture

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