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List of Chemists & Scientists Important to Chemistry

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

This is an alphabetical list of famous chemists and other scientists who made important contributions to the field of chemistry. It's not complete - there are many more scientists who should be included. Please feel free to submit names and information about other scientists you feel should be included on this list.

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