| Hieronymus Theodor Richter | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1824 Dresden,Saxony |
| Died | September 25, 1898 (aged 73) Freiberg, Saxony. |
| Residence | Freiberg, Saxony. |
| Citizenship | German |
| Nationality | German |
| Fields | Mineralogist |
| Institutions | Freiberg University of Mining and Technology |
| Known for | Discovery of indium. |
Hieronymus Theodor Richter (21 November 1824 – 25 September 1898) was a German chemist.
He was born in Dresden. In 1863, while working at the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, he co-discovered indium with Ferdinand Reich. In 1875, he became the director of the school. [1]
He died 25 September 1898, in Freiberg, Saxony, at the age of 73.