Georg Brandt
Georg Brandt (June 26, 1694 – April 29, 1768) was a Swedish chemist and mineralogist who discovered cobalt c. 1735. He was the first person to discover a metal unknown in ancient times. He is also known for exposing fraudulent alchemists operating during his lifetime.
Georg Brandt | |
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| Born | June 26, 1694 Riddarhyttan |
| Died | April 29, 1768 (aged 73) Stockholm |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Known for | Discovery of cobalt |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | chemistry, mineralogy |
| Institutions | Uppsala University |
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