Alexander Borodin

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1. When was Alexander Borodin born?November 12, 1833
2. When did Alexander Borodin die?February 27, 1887
3. Where was Alexander Borodin born?Saint Petersburg, Russia
4. What is Alexander Borodin known for?Demonstration of nucleophilic substitution, co-discovery of the aldol reaction
5. What is the academic degrees?Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Chemistry
6. What is the musical affiliation?Member of 'The Five' (Mighty Handful)

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