Felix Hoffman

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Felix Hoffman
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Felix is Born!

• Felix Hoffman was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany on
  January 21, 1868.

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Early Life

• After finishing school, Hoffman aimed for a
  career as a pharmacist.
• After discovering his love for the pharmaceutical
  field, he decided to expand his knowledge in this
  field, by studying chemistry as well.
• In 1891 he graduated magna cum lade from the
  University of Munich.

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Post Graduation

• After graduating, Hoffman began working under
  Professor Adolf von Baeyer at Farbenfabriken
  vorm. Friedr. Bayer and Co.

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Hoffmans Discovery

• It was mostly by chance, that Hoffman discovered
  Aspirin on August 10, 1897.
• Aspirin is a pain relieving, fever reducing, and
  anti-inflammatory drug.
• Hoffman then worked with the Bayer company to
  discover a cost-efficient way to make and supply
  pharmaceutical companies Aspirin.

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Retirement and Death

• In 1928, Felix retired. By this time aspirin was
  a worldwide success.
• In 1946, Felix died.
• He had no children, and was never married.

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Aspirins Negative Affects

• Aspirin has some terrible effects if not used
  properly.

These photos show a patient who put aspirin
inside her gums. Aspirin is an acid, and burned
the oral tissues. Fortunately the mouth healed
quickly, and the patient was healed within two
weeks.
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Aspirin

• Here are some pictures of Aspirin.

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Summary

• Felix Hoffman was a great scientist. Without him
  a minor headache, could cause you horrible pains.
  Felix was born on January 21, 1868, in
  Ludwigsburg, Germany. He went to school to major
  in the pharmaceutical field. And after realizing
  his love for pharmacies, he broadened his major
  to study chemistry as well. After graduating
  Felix began working at the Bayer company, under
  some of the worlds greatest scientists.
  Aspirins discovery was discovered by accident on
  August 10, 1887. Felix became a very successful
  scientist, but he remains unknown to many
  American and German citizens alive today.
  

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Sources

• www.cwiv.com
• http//www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/hoffma
  nn.htm