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Francis Robert Japp
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Francis Robert Japp, FRS
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| Born | 8 February 1848 |
| Died | 1 August 1925 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews University of Edinburgh University of Heidelberg |
| Known for | Japp-Klingemann reaction |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Tegetmeyer |
| Children | Margaret Frances Mary Alexander M Reginald Francis |
| Awards | Longstaff Prize (1891) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Aberdeen |
| Doctoral advisor | Robert Bunsen |
Francis Robert Japp (born February 8, 1848 – died August 1, 1925) was a British chemist. He is famous for discovering a special chemical process called the Japp-Klingemann reaction in 1887.
Early Life and Education
Francis Japp was born in Dundee, Scotland. His father, James Japp, was a minister. Francis first studied at St Andrews University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in 1868.
After that, he started studying law at the University of Edinburgh. However, he had some health issues and left the university. He then spent two years in Germany, from 1871 to 1873.
When he returned to England, Francis decided to study chemistry. He went to the University of Heidelberg in Germany. There, he studied with a famous chemist named Robert Bunsen. Francis earned his PhD in chemistry in 1875.
His Work as a Chemist
In 1876, Francis Japp worked in the lab of August Kekulé at the University of Bonn. Kekulé was another important chemist. After returning to Scotland in 1878, Japp worked with Alexander Crum Brown at the University of Edinburgh.
In 1881, Japp became an assistant professor at the Royal School of Mines in South Kensington. Later, in 1890, he became a full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen. In 1885, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a special honor for top scientists in the United Kingdom.
Later Life and Family
Francis Japp married Elizabeth Tegetmeyer in 1879. They had two sons and two daughters together. He retired from his work in 1918.
In his later years, Francis Japp faced some health challenges. He lost his eyesight before he died. Francis Japp passed away on August 1, 1925. He was buried in Acton Cemetery in West London.
