Johann Joachim Becher
German physician (1635–1682) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johann Joachim Becher (German: [ˈbɛçɐ]; 6 May 1635 – October 1682) was a German physician, alchemist, precursor of chemistry, scholar, polymath and adventurer, best known for his development of the phlogiston theory of combustion, and his advancement of Austrian cameralism.
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Johann Becher | |
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Born | 6 May 1635 |
Died | October 1682 (1682-11) (aged 47) |
Known for | Phlogiston theory |
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Fields | Chemistry, alchemy |
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