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François Poulletier de la Salle

1719 – 1788

Chemist and medical doctor

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Lived 1719 – 1788 (aged 68). François Poulletier de la Salle was a French chemist, pharmacist and physician.

François Poulletier de la Salle (30 September 1719 in Lyon – 20 March 1788 in Paris) was a French medical doctor and chemist. In about 1758, he isolated for the first time the crystals from cholesterol. As his work was never published, attribution and the dating are known only roughly, but they were quoted by his collaborators, in particular Pierre-Joseph Macquer and Felix Vicq-d'Azyr.

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Important facts

Born
30 September 1719, Lyon
Birth century
18th century
Died
20 March 1788, Paris
Occupation
Chemist, pharmacist, physician
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François Poulletier de la Salle?

Chemist and medical doctor (1719-1788)

When was François Poulletier de la Salle born?

François Poulletier de la Salle was born on 30 September 1719 in Lyon.

When did François Poulletier de la Salle die?

François Poulletier de la Salle died on 20 March 1788 in Paris.

What was François Poulletier de la Salle's occupation?

François Poulletier de la Salle was a chemist, pharmacist and physician.

What nationality was François Poulletier de la Salle?

François Poulletier de la Salle was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Poulletier de la Salle

· Wikidata: Q3085620

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