Plaque

A W Hofmann

Inscription

English Heritage
A.W. Hofmann, 1818 - 1892, professor of chemistry, lived here.

Site: A W Hofmann (1 memorial)

W1, Fitzroy Square, 9

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A. W. Hofmann

August Wilhelm von Hofmann was born on 8 April 1818 in Giessen, Grand Duchy o...

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