Étienne François Geoffroy
Physician and chemist with medicinal contributions
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Died
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Scientists & Innovators
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France
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Contributed significantly to medicine and chemistry in the 18th century. Developed methods for classifying and understanding chemical compounds. Published notable works on the application of chemistry in medicine and the use of effluvia. Promoted the importance of analytical techniques in chemical experimentation.
Developed a classification system for chemical substances
Authored 'Elementa Chemiae' in 1718
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