Guillaume Francois Rouelle, 18th century French chemist, 1874. Artist: Unknown

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Guillaume Francois Rouelle, 18th century French chemist, 1874. Antoine Lavoisier's teacher and Professor (demonstrateur) at the Jardin du Roi, Paris, Rouelle (1703-1770) did much to popularise chemistry. In this illustration, the audience is startled by an exposion during one of Rouelle's lectures. From Vies des Savants Illustres: Savants du XVIIIe Siecle by Louis Figuier. (Paris, 1874).

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