Helena Magenbuch

Helena Magenbuch (born 14 March 1523 in Nuremberg; died 9 September 1597 in Hohenacker), was a German pharmacist.^[1]

Helena Magenbuch
Born	(1523-05-14)May 14, 1523 Nuremberg, Germany
Died	September 9, 1597(1597-09-09) (aged 74) Hohenacker, Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	Pharmacist
Spouses	Andreas Osiander Johannes Rucker
Father	Johann Magenbuch

She was the daughter of Johann Magenbuch, the personal physician of Martin Luther and Emperor Charles V. She was appointed scientific adviser to the duchess of Württemberg, Sibylla of Anhalt. She was awarded the title Pharmacist of the Württemberg court. This was a very uncommon position for a woman in this time period. She was succeeded by another woman, Maria Andreae.