Died 1921-12-20.
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Julius Richard Petri
Julius Richard Petri was a German microbiologist who is generally credited with inventing the device known as the Petri dish, which is named after him, while working as assistant to bacteriologist Robert Koch.
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science · German microbiologist (1852–1921) · biologist · surgeon · bacteriologist · physician · also Julius Richard Petri, Petri
Born 31 May 1852 · Died 20 December 1921 · Q57839
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Retired, while still remaining a secret government advisor, until his demise
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1886· 1 entry
Was a curator at the German Hygiene Museum where he subsequently worked under Robert Koch
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Born 1852-05-31.
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