Obituary of Albert Hofmann

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Albert Hofmann

Albert Hofmann (born January 11, 1906 in Baden, Switzerland) was a physician and author who was best known for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), including psilocybin and psilocin. Albert died on April 29, 2008 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at the old age of 102.

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Albert Hofmann Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hofmann, Albert
    • Common Name: Albert Hofmann
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Baden, Switzerland
    • Birth Date: January 11, 1906
    • Age: 102 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Swiss
    • Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Albert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Albert Hofmann
    • Father: Adolf Hofmann
    • Mother: Elisabeth Hofmann
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anita Hofmann (married?-2007, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Andreas Hofmann
      • Dieter Hofmann
    • Daughter(s):
      • Beatrix Nabholz
      • Gaby Hofmann

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 29 2008 at age 102
  • Place: Burg im Leimental, Switzerland
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Category Tags:

PhysicianAuthor Swiss Born on January 11th Born in 1906 Died in 2008 Died at age 102 Died from Heart Attack

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