Paul Heinrich von Groth

Paul Heinrich Ritter von Groth
Paul Heinrich von Groth (1910); photograph by Theodor Hilsdorf
Born(1843-06-23)June 23, 1843
Magdeburg, Germany
DiedDecember 2, 1927(1927-12-02) (aged 84)
Munich, Germany
EducationUniversity of Berlin
Scientific career
InstitutionsFreiberg mining school
University of Berlin
Strasbourg
University of Munich
Doctoral advisorHeinrich Gustav Magnus
Other academic advisorsGustav Rose
Doctoral studentsWaldemar Theodore Schaller
Other notable studentsVladimir Vernadsky

Paul Heinrich Ritter von Groth (23 June 1843 – 2 December 1927) was a German mineralogist. His most important contribution to science was his systematic classification of minerals based on their chemical compositions and crystal structures.