Georg Ernst Stahl
Georg Ernst Stahl (22 October 1659 – 24 May 1734) was a German chemist, physician, and philosopher. He supported vitalism. His works on the phlogiston theory were used to explain chemical processes until the late-18th century.[1]
Georg Ernst Stahl | |
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 Georg Ernst Stahl | |
| Born | 22 October 1659 |
| Died | 24 May 1734 (aged 74) Berlin, Holy Roman Empire |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Jena |
| Known for | Phlogiston theory Fermentation |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Halle |
| Influences | J. J. Becher |
References
- Ku-ming Chang (2008)"Stahl, Georg Ernst", Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography, Vol. 24, from Cengage Learning
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