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Dmitri Mendeleev

Scientist · born February 7, 1834 · died 1907

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Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev was a Russian chemist known for formulating the periodic law and creating a version of the periodic table of elements.

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  1. 22Became PrivatdozentJanuary 9, 1857
  2. ~29Became full professor1863
  3. ~48Received the Davy Medal1882
  4. ~71Received the Copley Medal1905

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