Jabir ibn Hayyan
c. 721–815 — Persia
Era: Medieval
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The father of chemistry.
"The first essential in chemistry is that thou shouldst perform practical work and conduct experiments."
Biography
Discovered hydrochloric and nitric acid, invented distillation, systematized experimental methods. Over 300 works. Foundation of modern chemistry.
Key Facts
- Discovered hydrochloric and nitric acid
- Invented distillation
- Systematized experimental methods
- 300+ works attributed
- Foundation of modern chemistry
He discovered acids, invented distillation, and wrote 300 books.
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