Antoine Lavoisier, the First Modern Chemist

Antoine Lavoisier is the father of modern chemistry. He was a man ahead of his time, not only due to his scientific contributions but also for his ability to challenge preconceived notions that most people considered absolute at the time. He also allowed women to make important contributions to his work. Lavoisier dedicated his life to science and tried to guide himself by reason. This makes the various events surrounding his death quite interesting. Everything seems to indicate that Marat, one of the protagonists of the French Revolution, had a long-standing grudge against him. Lavoisier had criticized his innovative approaches…