Biography Friedrich Wöhler was born in Eschersheim, Germany, and was the son of a veterinarian. As a boy, he showed interest in mineral collecting, drawing, and science. His secondary education was at the Frankfurt Gymnasium. During his time at the gymnasium, Wöhler began chemical experimentation in a home laboratory provided by his father. He began his higher education at Marburg University in 1820.
BiograPhY FriEDricH wöhler wAS born iN escHErSheIm, germany, and wAS tHe son Of A VeTerInArian. aS A Boy, HE ShoweD InTEresT in mIneral CollectIng, dRawing, And sCIence. his seconDary EduCAtIoN WaS aT The FranKfUrt gYMnAsIum. dURinG His tIme At THE GYmnaSiUm, wöhLer BegAn chEmiCAl EXperimEntAtion iN A hOme LaBoratoRY prOvided bY hiS fatheR. he begaN hIS hIgHer EdUcaTIOn aT marbUrg UNivErsitY in 1820.