Albert Hofmann nickname(s):
Father Of LSD
Albert Hofmann date of birth:
January 10, 1906
How old was Albert Hofmann when died?
102
Where was Albert Hofmann born?
Baden, Switzerland
When did Albert Hofmann die?
April 29, 2008
Where did Albert Hofmann die?
Burg im Leimental, Kanton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Why did Albert Hofmann die?
heart attack
Albert Hofmann body shape:
Slim
What color are Albert Hofmann's eyes?
Hazel
What color is Albert Hofmann's hair?
Grey
Is Albert Hofmann gay or straight?
Straight
What is Albert Hofmann's ethnicity?
White
What is Albert Hofmann nationality?
Swiss
What is Albert Hofmann's occupation?
Chemist
Albert Hofmann claim to fame:
Chemist who discovered the hallucinogen LSD in 1938
Short Biography
Albert Hofmann (January 11, 1906 – April 29, 2008) was a Swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind (LSD: My Problem Child). In 2007, he shared first place, alongside Tim Berners-Lee, in a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses, published by The Telegraph newspaper.