Jędrzej Śniadecki
Jędrzej Śniadecki (archaic Andrew Sniadecki; Lithuanian: Andrius Sniadeckis; 30 November 1768 – 11 May 1838) was a Polish writer, physician, chemist, biologist and philosopher. His achievements include being the first person who linked rickets to lack of sunlight. He also created modern Polish terminology in the field of chemistry.
Jędrzej Śniadecki | |
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1843 painting by Aleksander Sleńdziński | |
| Born | 30 November 1768 Żnin, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
| Died | 11 May 1838 (aged 69) Vilna, Russian Empire |
| Resting place | Rossa Cemetery |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, physician, chemist, biologist |
| Children | Ludwika Śniadecka (1802–1866) |
| Relatives | Jan Śniadecki (brother) |
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