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Max Joseph von Pettenkofer
Bavarian chemist and hygienist (1818–1901).
Born December 3rd, 1818.
Died February 10th, 1901 at 82 years old in Munich (gunshot wound).
Occupations
actor, chemist, epidemiologist, hygienist, pharmacist, physician, university teacher
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