Albert Hofmann Scientist

Albert Hofmann (January 11, 1906 – April 29, 2008) was a Swiss scientist known best for being the first person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including LSD: Mein Sorgenkind (LSD: My Problem Child). In 2007 he shared first place, alongside Tim Berners-Lee, in a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses, published by The Telegraph newspaper.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 11, 1906
Birth place	Baden Switzerland
Nationality	Switzerland
Date of death	April 29, 2008
Place of death	Burg im Leimental
Residence	Switzerland
Education	University of Zurich
Known for	Lysergic acid diethylamide