Dmitri Mendeleev, R.I.P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The chemist Dmitri Mendeleev passed away at age 72, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Dmitri Mendeleev and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Russian scientist who revolutionized chemistry with his Periodic Table of Elements. His chart predicted certain elements that were not discovered yet, but have been discovered since.
He studied natural science in the Russian capitol, St. Petersburg.
He helped to found the first oil refinery in Russia and investigated the composition of petroleum.
How did Dmitri Mendeleev die?
Dmitri Mendeleev's death was caused by flu.
| Cause of death | Flu |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 72 years |
| Profession | Chemist |
| Birthday | February 8, 1834 |
| Death date | February 2, 1907 |
| Place of death | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Dmitri Mendeleev
"There exists everywhere a medium in things, determined by equilibrium."
Dmitri Mendeleev
"Elements which are similar as regards their chemical properties have atomic weights which are either of nearly the same value (eg. Pt, Ir, Os) or which increase regularly (eg. K, Ru, Cs)."
Dmitri Mendeleev
"We could live at the present day without a Plato, but a double number of Newtons is required to discover the secrets of nature, and to bring life into harmony with the laws of nature."
Dmitri Mendeleev
"The magnitude of the atomic weight determines the character of the element, just as the magnitude of the molecule determines the character of a compound body."
Dmitri Mendeleev
"The most all penetrating spirit before which will open the possibility of tilting not tables, but planets, is the spirit of free human inquiry. Believe only in that."
Dmitri Mendeleev