Johann Wilhelm Ritter

Johann Wilhelm Ritter (1776 - 1810) was a German chemist and physicist. He was born in Silesia (now part of Poland).

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Ritter made very important discoveries regarding electrochemistry and ultraviolet light. He is credited with discovery the ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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He died young in Munich, possibly due to using his own body in electrical experiments.

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