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# Andreas Libavius

(1555–1616)   Chemist   Holy Roman Empire

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Andreas Libavius was a chemist from the Holy Roman Empire, best known for *Die Alchemie des Andreas Libavius*.

## Quick Facts About Andreas Libavius

Born January 1, 1555

Died July 25, 1616

Nationality Holy Roman Empire

Profession Chemist

Notable works Die Alchemie des Andreas Libavius

## About Andreas Libavius

16th century German doctor and chemist.

##  Quotes by Andreas Libavius

> [Fermentation is the exhalation of a substance through the admixture of a ferment which, by virtue of its spirit, penetrates the mass…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andreas-libavius/fermentation-is-the-exhalation-of-a-substance-through-the-admixture/)

[Andreas Libavius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andreas-libavius/)

[Ferment](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ferment/)

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> [Given one has before oneself a strong, healthy, youth rich in spirited blood and a powerless, weak, cachectic old man scarcely capable…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andreas-libavius/given-one-has-before-oneself-a-strong-healthy-youth-rich-in-spirited/)

[Andreas Libavius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andreas-libavius/)

[Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/)

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