Johann Wilhelm Ritter

Johann Wilhelm Ritter was a German chemist, physicist and philosopher. He was born in Samitz (Zamienice) near Haynau (Chojnów) in Silesia, and died in Munich.

16 December 1776

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Born in the same month (December 1776): Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este • Johann Spurzheim • Nikolay Kamensky • Sydney, Lady Morgan