Aleksei Chichibabin
1871–1945 (age 74)
Biography
Aleksei Chichibabin (1871–1945) was a distinguished Russian chemist whose scientific contributions advanced the field of organic chemistry. His research and innovations in chemical synthesis earned him recognition as one of Russia's most accomplished chemists, and his work influenced chemical science throughout the early 20th century.
After the Russian Revolution, Chichibabin emigrated to France, where he continued his scientific research and maintained his standing in the international scientific community. Despite the challenges of exile, he remained productive in his field until his death. He was interred in the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, a burial ground that honors many distinguished Russian intellectuals and professionals who found sanctuary in France.