Marcellin Berthelot

About Marcellin Berthelot

Birth Day: October 25, 1827
Birth Place: France
Died On: Mar 18, 1907 (age 79)
Birth Sign: Scorpio

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Marcellin Berthelot was born on October 25, 1827 in France. French chemist who specialized in thermochemistry and is known for his role in developing the Thomsen-Berthelot principle. He successfully disproved the theory of vitalism, the idea that living organisms are made up of fundamentally different matter than non-living organisms.
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About

French Chemist who specialized in thermochemistry and is known for his role in developing the Thomsen-Berthelot principle. He successfully disproved the theory of vitalism, the idea that living organisms are made up of fundamentally different matter than non-living organisms.

Before Fame

He studied history and philosophy at university.

Trivia

He proved that organic compounds can be produced from inorganic materials.

Family Life

He was married to Sophie Niaudet, whose death immediately preceded his, and they had six children.

Associated With

Auguste Rodin created a bust of him that is displayed in Copenhagen, Denmark.