August Köhler date of birth:
March 4, 1866
How old was August Köhler when died?
82
Where was August Köhler born?
Darmstadt, Germany
When did August Köhler die?
March 12, 1948
Where did August Köhler die?
Jena, Germany
August Köhler body shape:
Average
What color are August Köhler's eyes?
Blue
What color is August Köhler's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is August Köhler gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is August Köhler?
Christian
What is August Köhler's ethnicity?
White
What is August Köhler nationality?
German
What is August Köhler's occupation?
Scientist
Short Biography
August Karl Johann Valentin Köhler (March 4, 1866 – March 12, 1948) was a German professor and early staff member of Carl Zeiss AG in Jena, Germany. He is best known for his development of the microscopy technique of Köhler illumination, an important principle in optimizing microscopic resolution power by evenly illuminating the field of view. This invention revolutionized light microscope design and is widely used in traditional as well as modern digital imaging techniques today.