Albert Hofmann

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Is Albert Hofmann Dead or Still Alive? Albert Hofmann Birthday and Date of Death

Albert Hofmann

Albert Hofmann Death

Albert passed away on April 29, 2008 at the age of 102 in Burg im Leimental, Kanton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Albert's cause of death was heart attack.

Albert Hofmann death quick facts:
  • When did Albert Hofmann die?

    April 29, 2008
  • How did Albert Hofmann die? What was the cause of death?

    Heart attack
  • How old was Albert Hofmann when died?

    102
  • Where did Albert Hofmann die? What was the location of death?

    Burg im Leimental, Kanton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Albert Hofmann Birthday and Date of Death

Albert Hofmann was born on January 10, 1906 and died on April 29, 2008. Albert was 102 years old at the time of death.

Birthday: January 10, 1906
Date of Death: April 29, 2008
Age at Death: 102

Albert Hofmann - Biography

Albert Hofmann (January 11, 1906 – April 29, 2008) was a Swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind (LSD: My Problem Child). In 2007, he shared first place, alongside Tim Berners-Lee, in a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses, published by The Telegraph newspaper.

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