Pierre Joseph Pelletier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pierre Joseph Pelletier

French chemist

Date of Birth: 22-Mar-1788

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 19-Jul-1842

Profession: pharmacist, chemist, botanist, biochemist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (UK: , US: , French: [pj???oz?f p?ltje]; 22 March 1788 – 19 July 1842) was a French chemist and pharmacist who did notable research on vegetable alkaloids, and was the co-discoverer with Joseph Bienaimé Caventou of quinine, caffeine, and strychnine.
He was also a collaborator and co-author with Polish chemist Filip Walter.