Julius Richard Petri (Barmen, May 31, 1852 – December 20, 1921 in Zeitz) was a German bacteriologist who is generally credited with inventing the Petri dish while working as assistant to Robert Koch.
| Julius Richard Petri |
| Born |
May 31, 1852
Barmen, Germany |
| Died |
December 20, 1921
Zeitz, Germany
|
| Residence |
Berlin |
| Citizenship |
German |
| Nationality |
Prussian |
| Fields |
bacteriologist, Military physician, surgeon |
| Institutions |
Kaiserliches Gesundheitsamt, Göbersdorf sanatorium , Museum of Hygiene, Kaiserliches Gesundheitsamt, |
| Alma mater |
Kaiser Wilhelm-Akademie, Berlin Charité |
| Known for |
Petri dish, Petri sand filter, Pure culture |
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