A French Chemist: Joseph Proust

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Joseph L. Proust was born on September 26, 1754 in Angers, France. His father served as an apothecary in angers. Joseph studied chemistry in his father's shop and later came to Paris where he gained an appointment of apothecary in chief to the Salpetriere. He taught chemistry with Pilate de Rozier, a famous astronaut.
In His 30's, through the influence of Carlos IV, Proust moved to Spain, where he would spend most of his working life. There, he taught chemistry in several universities. While in Spain, he studied sugar but when Napoleon invaded Spain, they burned Proust's laboratory and forced him back to France. He died on July 5, 1826 in Angers, France.

A French Chemist: Joseph Proust

Thursday, July 8, 2010

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