Otto Wichterle
Czech chemist
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Otto Wichterle was a Czech chemist, best known for his invention of modern soft contact lenses.
Wichterle is the author or co-author of approximately 180 patents and over 200 publications. Wikipedia
Born: October 27, 1913, Prostějov, Czechia
Died: August 18, 1998 (age 84 years), Stražisko, Czechia
Children: Kamil Wichterle and Ivan Wichterle
Spouse: Linda Wichterlová (m. 1938–1998)
Education: Czech Technical University in Prague
Siblings: Hana Wichterlová
Awards: R. W. Wood Prize
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