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1. Antoine Lavoisier

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   Born in Paris into a wealthy family of the Parlement aristocracy, Lavoisier received an extensive education befitting his social standing. He studied law, initially following his father’s footsteps, but quickly developed an intense passion for natural philosophy, particularly botany, geology, and, most significantly, chemistry.
   His legal training culminated in his admission to the Paris Bar in 1764. However, his focus remained strictly scientific. He secured a place in the prestigious [Académie des Sciences](/entries/…