Ernst Ludwig (1842-1915)

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Description

Date 1912
Metal bronze
Shape round
Weight
Dimensions 55 mm
Marks
Medallist unknown
Rarity unknown
 

Obverse : Ernst Ludwig

Reverse : 19 Jänner / 1842-1912

Medal struck for the 70th birthday of Ernst Ludwig.

Ernst Ludwig studied at the University of Wien, Austria, and became pharmacist in 1863. He was appointed professor of chemistry at the Wien University in 1869. He is well known for his work in mineral and food chemistry as well as forensic medicine.

Photo and reference : Wolf-Dieter Müller-jahncke, Beiträge zur Gesischte der Pharmazie, Weitere Apothekerbildnisse auf Medaillen und Plaketten des deutschsprachigen Raums, 24, 1984