Chaptal

Chaptal (1756-1832), full name Jean Antoine Claude Chaptal, was a distinguished French chemist and statesman, born at Nogaret, Lozère. He was author of inventions in connection with the manufacture of alum and saltpetre, the bleaching and the dyeing of cotton. He held office under Napoleon, and rendered great service to the arts and manufactures of his country.

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