Death of Adolf von Baeyer (German chemist, Nobel laureate), August 20. Adolf von Baeyer was a prominent German chemist known for his significant contributions to organic chemistry and the study of dyes. Born in Berlin in 1835, he spent much of his career conducting research and teaching at German universities. Von Baeyer is especially recognized for the discovery and synthesis of indigo, a natural blue dye, as well as his research on aromatic compounds and uric acid. In 1905, Adolf von Baeyer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his achievements in organic chemistry. His work laid the scientific foundations for the industrial production of dyes and pharmaceuticals, and he had a lasting impact on the development of modern chemistry. Von Baeyer died on August 20, 1917. This date marks the end of the life of one of the most influential figures in nineteenth and early twentieth-century chemistry. This observance was recorded in the Gregorian calendar of 1917 due to his scientific significance and his outstanding role in the advancement of organic chemistry.
