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A-L Lavoisier
ANTOINE-LAURENT LAVOISIER French chemist, generally regarded as the founder of modern chemistry
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1743 1794 Antoine Chemist Chemistry Founder Generally Laurent Lavoisier Regarded
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This evocative portrait captures Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), the renowned French chemist who is widely regarded as the founder of modern chemistry. Lavoisier's groundbreaking work transformed the scientific understanding of chemical reactions and the role of oxygen in combustion. His meticulous and systematic approach to experimentation, which contrasted with the alchemical traditions of his time, laid the foundation for the modern scientific method in chemistry. Born into a wealthy family in Paris, Lavoisier began his career as an administrator in the French tax office, where he developed a keen interest in mathematics and physics. He later turned to chemistry, studying under the guidance of prominent scientists such as Guillaume-François Rouelle and Pierre-Joseph Macquer. Lavoisier's most famous work, "Elements of Chemistry," was published in 1789, just before the French Revolution. In this seminal text, he introduced the concept of the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This idea challenged the prevailing phlogiston theory, which held that matter was constantly being created during combustion. Despite the revolutionary fervor surrounding him, Lavoisier continued his research, even as the French monarchy crumbled. Tragically, he was arrested during the Reign of Terror and executed in 1794, along with other prominent scientists and intellectuals. This portrait, taken around 1790, captures Lavoisier in the prime of his career, with a confident and intelligent expression that speaks to his pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to scientific discovery. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of his work on the field of chemistry and the broader scientific community.
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