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“Albertus [Magnus] ... debased the doctrine of Aristotle with the itch of the chemists flowing with the bloody flux of quicksilver and the stench of sulphur.”

Quote by Georgius Agricola

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Georgius Agricola

Georgius Agricola, also known as Georgius Agricola, was a renowned mineralogist, geologist, and chemist in history. His lifespan was from March 24, 1494 to November 21, 1555. Agricola is known for his contributions to mineralogy and geology and is considered one of the pioneers in these fields. more

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