Adolph Strecker

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Adolph Strecker

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Adolph Strecker's Degrees

• PhD Chemistry University of Giessen

Why Is Adolph Strecker Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Adolph Strecker was a German chemist who is remembered primarily for his work with amino acids. Life and work Strecker was born in Darmstadt, the son of Friedrich Ludwig Strecker, an archivist working for the hessian Grand Duke, and Henriette Amalie Johannette Koch. Adolph Strecker attended school in Darmstadt until 1838 when he changed to the higher Gewerbeschule. After receiving his abitur in 1840, Strecker began studying science at the University of Giessen, where Justus Liebig was a professor. In August 1842, Strecker received his PhD and began teaching at a realschule in Darmstadt. He refused one offer to work for Liebig, but in 1846 he accepted another and became Liebig's private assistant at the University of Giessen. Strecker finished his habilitation in 1848 and became a lecturer at the university.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Adolph Strecker?

Adolph Strecker is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oslo
• University of Marburg
• University of Tübingen
• University of Würzburg
• University of Giessen