Eilhard Mitscherlich Eilhard Mitscherlich (1794-1863) Born (1794-01-07)7 January 1794 Neuende, Lordship of Jever Died 28 August 1863(1863-08-28) (aged 69) Schöneberg, Prussia Residence Germany Nationality German Alma mater University of Göttingen University of Berlin University of Stockholm Known for Selenic acid Law of isomorphism Awards Royal Medal (1829) Scientific career Fields Chemist Institutions University of Berlin Doctoral advisor Friedrich Stromeyer Doctoral students Heinrich Gustav Magnus