Albert Hofmann

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:medical_research
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:Scientist
gptkb:Public_speaker
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:visionary
gptkb:researchers
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Zurich
gptkbp:awards Swiss Federal Institute of Technology honorary doctorate
gptkbp:birth_date 1906-01-11
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:contribution discovery of the psychoactive properties of LSD
gptkbp:death_date 2008-04-29
gptkbp:field psychedelic research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Albert Hofmann
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:spiritual_practices
art and music
psychedelic culture
modern psychiatry
drug policy discussions
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Arthur_Heffter
gptkbp:inspired counterculture movements
gptkbp:known_for synthesis of LSD
Hofmann's bicycle ride
gptkbp:legacy pioneering work in psychopharmacology
gptkbp:nationality Swiss
gptkbp:notable_achievement advocacy for responsible use of psychedelics
contribution to the understanding of consciousness
development of LSD as a therapeutic agent
first intentional LSD trip
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:LSD:_My_Problem_Child
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:place_of_birth Burg im Leimental, Switzerland
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Basel,_Switzerland
gptkbp:published numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:research_focus psychedelics
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anita_Hofmann
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Igor_Shulgin
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