Carl Jacob Lowig

Chemist

Birthday March 17, 1803

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 1890 (87)

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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.