George Rieveschl
George Rieveschl (January 9, 1916 – September 27, 2007) was an American chemist and professor. He was the inventor of the popular antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl), which he first made during a search for synthetic alternatives to scopolamine.
George Rieveschl | |
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| Born | January 9, 1916 Lockland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2007 (aged 91) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Chemical Engineer |
| Known for | Inventing the popular antihistamine diphenhydramine |
| Spouse | Ellen |
| Children | 2 |
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