Franz Karl Achard

Franz Karl Achard (28 April 1753 – 20 April 1821) was a German (Prussian) chemist, geoscientist, physicist, and biologist. His principal discovery was the production of sugar from sugar beets.

Franz Karl Achard
Franz Karl Achard
Born28 April 1753 (1753-04-28)
Died20 April 1821 (1821-04-21) (aged 67)
NationalityPrussia
Known forSugar
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics, chemistry, biology, geoscience
Academic advisorsAndreas Sigismund Marggraf
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