Chemistry: This Day in Science History - August 26 - Antoine Lavoisier

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This Day in Science History - August 26 - Antoine Lavoisier Aug 25th 2011, 22:05 August 26th is Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier's birthday. Lavoisier is sometimes referred to as the Father of Modern Chemistry. He was one of the driving forces in science that took chemistry out of the hands of alchemists and into scientific research and discipline. He introduced the Metric System as a standard of measurements. Lavoisier was also involved in politics. One of his roles in France was a tax collector. He also took a stand to defend foreign born scientists from a mandate to forfeit their freedom and possessions. Both of these were not looked kindly upon by the new post-Revolution government and he was branded a traitor. He was tried, convicted and guillotined all on the same day. Citing Lavoisier's contribution to French science, clemency was asked for, but the judge responded, "The Republic needs neither scientists nor chemists; the course of justice can not be delayed." He was later exonerated of the charge and honored for his achievements. Find out what else occurred on this day in science history. Follow Chemistry on Facebook or Twitter. Follow Chemistry on Facebook or Twitter.

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