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Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge

Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge
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Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge was a German analytical chemist. Runge identified the mydriatic effects of belladonna extract, identified caffeine, and discovered the first coal tar dye.

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  1. Eilhard MitscherlichJanuary 7, 1794 – August 28, 1863
  2. Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge (this page)February 8, 1794 – March 25, 1867
  3. Jacques BabinetMarch 5, 1794 – October 21, 1872
  4. Johann Heinrich von MädlerMay 29, 1794 – March 14, 1874
  5. William WhewellMay 24, 1794 – March 6, 1866
  6. Thomas CarlyleDecember 4, 1795 – February 5, 1881

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