Birthdate: February 8, 1777
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dijon, France
Died: September 27, 1838
Bernard Courtois, a French chemist, is renowned for isolating iodine, a breakthrough that revolutionized early photography. He played a vital role during the Napoleonic Wars by extracting potassium nitrate from seaweed due to the scarcity of wood ashes. Through his accidental discovery of iodine in seaweed ash, he facilitated the production of superior-quality iodine and its salts. Esteemed by leading scientists, Courtois was acknowledged for the valuable medicinal properties of iodine. Despite facing financial challenges, his lasting impact on the fields of chemistry and medicine is noteworthy.
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