Julius Richard Petri (31 May 1852 – 20 December 1921) was a German microbiologist who is generally credited with inventing the device known as the Petri dish, which is named after him, while working as assistant to bacteriologist Robert Koch.
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Julius Richard Petri 31 May 1852 Barmen, German Confederation
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Died |
20 December 1921 (aged 69) Zeitz, Germany
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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