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“I have seen many phases of life; I have moved in imperial circles, I have been a Minister of State; but if I had to live my life again, I would always remain in my laboratory, for the greatest joy of my life has been to accomplish original scientific work, and, next to that, to lecture to a set of intelligent students.”

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Jean-Baptiste Dumas
Jean-Baptiste Dumas

Jean-Baptiste Dumas was a French chemist recognized for his contributions to organic chemistry. Born on July 14, 1800, and passing away on April 10, 1884, Dumas is celebrated for his research on the composition of organic compounds and his development of methods for determining molecular weights. more

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