Friedrich Bayer

Friedrich Bayer was a German chemist and businessman who co-founded the Bayer company in 1863. Originally focused on producing synthetic dyes, Bayer expanded into pharmaceuticals, becoming well-known for developing aspirin in 1899. The company grew into a global healthcare and chemicals corporation. Bayer's innovations helped revolutionize medicine and industry, making treatments more accessible and advancing chemical manufacturing techniques. Today, Bayer continues as a major multinational firm specializing in healthcare, agriculture, and high-tech materials, building on Friedrich Bayer's legacy of scientific progress and commercial success.