The Cutting Edge Chemist | Antoine Lavoisier

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05/04/22 • 54 min

Beheaded

Few may recognize his name, however, we owe much of our modern chemistry to Antoine Lavoisier, a chemist who revolutionized science in the 18th century. While he was revolutionizing chemistry, though, the French people were revolutionizing their country. The Reign of Terror lasted for one year during the French Revolution (1793-1794) and resulted in 17,000 citizens being executed. The French people attacked anyone under suspicion of not supporting their cause. Despite Antoine Lavoisier's breakthrough's in science and humanitarian efforts, this chemist faced the guillotine just like many other French citizens during this bloody year in history.

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Few may recognize his name, however, we owe much of our modern chemistry to Antoine Lavoisier, a chemist who revolutionized science in the 18th century. While he was revolutionizing chemistry, though, the French people were revolutionizing their country. The Reign of Terror lasted for one year during the French Revolution (1793-1794) and resulted in 17,000 citizens being executed. The French people attacked anyone under suspicion of not supporting their cause. Despite Antoine Lavoisier's breakthrough's in science and humanitarian efforts, this chemist faced the guillotine just like many other French citizens during this bloody year in history.

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