Lavoisier's trial. Historical artwork of the French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) being tried during the French Revolution by a radical,revolutionary tribunal. Lavoisier (standing,at left) was one of the leading French scientists and the father of modern chemistry. He was prosecuted because he had been a tax official,even though he had tried to introduce reforms. The president of the tribunal claimed that 'the Republic has no need of scientists'. Lavoisier was guillotined on 8 May 1794 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Bildgröße: | 5185 px × 3378 px |
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