Jacques Peschier

Jacques Peschier
Born(1769-07-06)6 July 1769
Geneva
Died7 January 1832(1832-01-07) (aged 62)
Geneva
OccupationsPharmacist, chemist
SpouseJeanne-Claire Fazy (m. 1796)
Parent(s)Charles-Antoine Peschier
Jacqueline Laurens

Jacques Peschier (6 July 1769 – 7 January 1832) was a Swiss pharmacist and chemist from Geneva. He made significant contributions to pharmaceutical chemistry, including the discovery of aconitic acid and the development of an effective treatment for tapeworm infection.

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