William von Eggers Doering

1917–2011 (age 94)

Chemist

Biography

William von Eggers Doering, born in 1917, was a distinguished chemist whose research made enduring contributions to organic chemistry. His meticulous experiments and mentorship shaped a generation of scientists around the world.

Known for his perseverance and intellectual generosity, William’s influence remains alive in the laboratories and minds he helped cultivate, and his memory is honored at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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