Georg Brandt, Swedish chemist and mineralogist (born 1694)

Georg Brandt was a Swedish chemist and mineralogist who discovered cobalt c. 1735. He was the first person to discover a metal unknown in ancient times. He is also known for exposing fraudulent alchemists operating during his lifetime.

April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 246 days remain until the end of the year.