Which Happened First?

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer

Max Joseph von Pettenkofer
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Max Joseph Pettenkofer, ennobled in 1883 as Max Joseph von Pettenkofer was a Bavarian chemist and hygienist. He is known for his work in practical hygiene, as an apostle of good water, fresh air and proper sewage disposal.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Adolf AnderssenJuly 6, 1818 – March 13, 1879
  2. Angelo SecchiJune 18, 1818 – February 26, 1878
  3. Jules JaminMay 30, 1818 – February 12, 1886
  4. Maria MitchellAugust 1, 1818 – June 29, 1889
  5. Max Joseph von Pettenkofer (this page)December 3, 1818 – February 10, 1901
  6. Ole Jacob BrochJanuary 14, 1818 – February 5, 1889

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