Fact 1
August Kekule was born on September 7, 1829 in Darmstadt, Germany. His full name was Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz”.
Fact 2
He started studying architecture but changed his subject to chemistry as a result of his mathematical talents, exceptional memory and his intellect for space.
Fact 3
August Kekule attended the University of Geissen, receiving a doctorate in 1852. He accepted a professorship at Bonn University in 1867 where he remained until his death
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