Classification of Elements
Publishes a list of simple substances and groups them by broad chemical properties, helping establish the idea that elements can be systematically classified.
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Antoine Laurent Lavoisier Biography and Timeline
Follow Antoine Laurent Lavoisier through 5 dated historical records for France.
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1789–1794Years on this page
1789
Elementary Treatise of Chemistry
Publishes a systematic textbook defining elements and chemical reactions.
Modern Chemical Nomenclature
Helps establish modern terminology and quantitative chemical practice.
1794
Lavoisier Tried with Former Tax Officials
Lavoisier was prosecuted with other former members of the tax farming system. Revolutionary authorities treated the old financial institution as a symbol of privilege and abuse.
Role range: 1793-1799
Scientist Lavoisier Executed After Conviction
Antoine Lavoisier was guillotined following a Revolutionary Tribunal verdict. The execution ended the life of a leading chemist during the campaign against former tax farmers.
Role range: 1793-1799
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