Gustav Werther

August Friedrich Gustav Werther (1 August 1815, Roßla – 29 June 1869, Königsberg) was a German chemist. He made contributions in both organic and inorganic chemistry, being known for his work in the field of analytical chemistry.[1]

Biography

In 1843 he obtained his doctorate in Berlin, where he served as an amanuensis to Eilhard Mitscherlich. Afterwards, he worked as a chemistry instructor at the artillery and engineering school in Berlin. In 1853 he became an associate professor at the University of Königsberg, where in 1859 he was appointed a full professor of chemistry.[1][2]

Published works

From 1853 onward, he was an editor of Otto Linné Erdmann's Journal für practische Chemie.[1] The following are some of Werther's principal works:

References

  1. 1 2 3 Biographisch-litterarisches handwörterbuch edited by Karl Schaedler
  2. J.C. Poggendorffs biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch by Johann Christian Poggendorff
  3. OCLC WorldCat (published works)
  4. Google Books Chemisches Zentralblatt: Vollständiges Repertorium ..., Volume 23, Issues 1-59
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