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Mathieu Orfila
Spanish toxicologist and chemist (1787–1853) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mathieu Joseph Bonaventure Orfila (Catalan: Mateu Josep Bonaventura Orfila i Rotger) (24 April 1787 – 12 March 1853) was a Spanish toxicologist and chemist, the founder of the science of toxicology.
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Mathieu Orfila | |
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Born | 24 April 1787 |
Died | 12 March 1853 (aged 65) |
Nationality | Spanish |
Citizenship | Spanish |
Alma mater | University of Valencia University of Barcelona |
Known for | Founded toxicology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Toxicology and chemistry |
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