Ignatz Stroof
1838–1920 (age 82)
Biography
Ignatz Stroof was a distinguished chemist who made contributions to chemical science during the 19th and early 20th centuries. His work reflected the growing importance of chemistry in industrial and scientific advancement during this period of rapid technological progress.
Stroof's career spanned a significant era of chemical innovation and discovery. He lived for 82 years, dedicating much of his life to his scientific pursuits. He was interred in Frankfurt Main Cemetery, where he remains among other notable figures of his time.