Marie-Louise von Franz (4 January 1915 – 17 February 1998) was a Swiss Jungian psychologist and scholar, known for her psychological interpretations of fairy tales and of alchemical manuscripts. Early life and education Marie-Louise Ida Margareta von Franz was born in Munich, Germany, the daughter of a colonel in the Austrian army.[1] After World War I, in 1919, her family moved to Switzerland, near St. Gallen. From 1928 on, she lived in Zürich, together with her elder sister, so that both could attend a high school (gymnasium) in Zürich, specializing in languages and literature. Three years later, her parents moved…

Patricia Mayer (1928-1999) was a German-born chemist. She is recognized for pioneering research in natural bioactive compounds and the founding of Basel Beauty Institute. [1] Early Years and Education Patricia Mayer was born in Berlin in September 1928 to Paul Mayer, an architect from the Bauhaus school. The political and social upheavals of the time prompted the Mayer family to relocate to Switzerland when Patricia was five years old. Shortly after the move, her mother passed away due to lung cancer. In Switzerland, she was home-schooled by Paul, who taught her about art and science. Patricia pursued her higher education…