Antoine Lavoisier
French nobleman and chemist (1743–1794).
The record
Antoine Lavoisier was a French nobleman and chemist. Born on 26 August 1743 in Paris, Lavoisier died on 8 May 1794 in place de la Concorde at the age of 50.
Positions held include fermier général (1770–1774). Notable works include Traité Élémentaire de Chimie, Méthode de nomenclature chimique and conservation of mass. Lavoisier studied at Paris Law Faculty. Honours include gold medal, Fellow of the Royal Society and Hommes illustres, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 129 languages, Antoine Lavoisier is No. 4,095 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 August 1743, Paris
- Died
- 8 May 1794, place de la Concorde (aged 50)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Chemist, economist, biologist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Paris Law Faculty
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 129
Did you know
Was 27 when first fermier général (1770).
Lived to 50.
Shares a birthday with Mother Teresa and Chris Pine.
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
Has a Wikipedia article in 129 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1770–1774Fermier général
Connections
- FatherJean-Antoine Lavoisier
- MotherEmilie Punctis
- SpouseMary-Anne Paulzzze Lavoisier
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Gold medal1766
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Hommes illustres
- 72 names on the Eiffel Tower
- Concours général
Notable works
- Traité Élémentaire de Chimie
- Méthode de nomenclature chimique
- Conservation of mass
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