johanndobereiner-mcnesse6 By Ms_S_Bradley Dec 13, 1780 birthdate hof germany Aug 12, 1810 became a professor of chemistry and pharmacy Nov 28, 1810 received enabling doctorate Jan 28, 1820 studied role of platinum metal as catalyst Apr 14, 1823 envented the lighter Jul 20, 1829 proposed the law of tridds Oct 1, 1831 discoverd furfural Mar 24, 1849 death of johann dobereiner jena germany