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Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert

Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert
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Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert was a German physicist and chemist, and professor of physics at the University of Leipzig. From 1799-1824, he published the "Annalen der Physik", of which Poggendorffs "Annalen der Physik und Chemie" was a continuation.

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  1. Jean-Robert ArgandJuly 18, 1768 – August 13, 1822
  2. Jędrzej ŚniadeckiNovember 30, 1768 – May 1838
  3. Marie-Jeanne de Lalande1768 – November 8, 1832
  4. Friedrich AccumMarch 29, 1769 – June 28, 1838
  5. Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert (this page)August 12, 1769 – March 7, 1824
  6. Thomas Johann SeebeckMarch 29, 1770 – December 10, 1831

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