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Also Known As Karl Wilhelm Scheele
Born December 9, 1742 • Stralsund • Germany
Died May 21, 1786 (aged 43) • Sweden
Subjects Of Study acid • arsine • barium oxide • chemical compound • chlorine • glycerin • hydrogen sulfide • inorganic compound • organic compound • oxygen • pigment

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