Franz Karl Achard
Franz Karl Achard (28 April 1753 – 20 April 1821) was a German (Prussian) chemist, geoscientist, physicist, and biologist. His principal discovery was the production of sugar from sugar beets.
Franz Karl Achard | |
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Franz Karl Achard | |
| Born | 28 April 1753 Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 20 April 1821 (aged 67) Wohlau, Province of Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation |
| Nationality | Prussia |
| Known for | Sugar |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics, chemistry, biology, geoscience |
| Academic advisors | Andreas Sigismund Marggraf |
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