Michel Eugène Chevreul
French chemist, known for fat chemistry
Born
1786
240 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A French chemist and academic, contributions included important research in the field of organic chemistry. Studied the chemistry of fats, which led to advances in soap and candle making. Served as a professor at the Lycée Buffon and later at the École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris. Chevreul's work on color theory influenced artists, particularly in the realm of color application in painting.
Developed the theory of fatty acids
Authored "De la loi du contraste simultané des couleurs"
Contributed to the understanding of color theory
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