Carl Jacob Lowig

Chemist
BIRTHDAY
March 17,1803
Birthplace
Germany
Age
Mar 27,1890,age 87
Birth Sign
Pisces
BIRTHDAY
March 17,1803 (age Mar 27,1890,age 87)
Birthplace
Germany

About

German chemist who discovered bromine in 1825 while investigating salty water. Bromine was discovered independently by Antoine Jérôme Balard the following year. The two scientists are both regarded as having discovered the element.

Before Fame

He received his PhD at the University of Heidelberg for his work with Leopold Gmelin. 

Trivia

He was also associated with the University of Zurich.

Family Life

He worked and lived in Breslau until his death in 1890.

Associated With

He is one of many German chemists, including August Kekule.