Alexander Gettler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Gettler

20th century toxicologist

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1883

Place of Birth: Austria-Hungary

Date of Death: 04-Aug-1968

Profession: university teacher, toxicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alexander Oscar Gettler (August 13, 1883 – August 4, 1968) was a toxicologist with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York (OCME) between 1918 and 1959, and the first forensic chemist to be employed in this capacity by a U.S.
city.
His work at OCME with Charles Norris, the chief medical examiner, created the foundation for modern medicolegal investigation in the U.S.
and Gettler has been described by peers as "the father of forensic toxicology in America."The Alexander O.
Gettler Award is a prize established in his name by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.