Théodore Nicolas Gobley
Théodore Gobley | |
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Photo taken around 1860 | |
| Born | 11 May 1811 Paris, France |
| Died | 1 September 1876 (aged 65) Bagnères de Luchon, France |
| Occupation(s) | Pharmacist, biochemist |
Théodore (Nicolas) Gobley (French: [ɡɔblɛ]; 11 May 1811 in Paris – 1 September 1876 in Bagnères-de-Luchon), was the first to isolate and ultimately determine the chemical structure of lecithin, the first identified and characterized member of the phospholipids class. He was also a pioneer researcher in the study and analysis of the chemical components of brain tissues.