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Pierre Pomet

1658 – 1699

French druggist of the 17th century

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About Pierre Pomet

Lived 1658 – 1699 (aged 41). Pierre Pomet was a French druggist, merchant and pharmacist.

Pierre Pomet ( – ) was a French pharmacist.

Biography He was born in Paris. After learning, he travelled in Italia, Germany, Great Britain and Netherlands where he collected specimens, recipes, and knowledge. He came back in Paris and opened a drug shop.

He quickly established himself as a successful pharmacist and taught to explain the manufacturing of his products. He became the chief druggist to Louis XIV and purveyor of medicinal remedies from distant lands, including sugar and coffee.

He regularly published an index of the simple and compound drugs of his rich collection and the description of his cabinet of curiosities.

In 1694, he published the Histoire générale des drogues (General History of Drugs) with about 400 engraved images. His text was translated into German and English in 1712 and widely circulated.

He died in Paris in 1699.

In 1776, botanists J.R. Forst. & G. Forst published Pometia, a genus of 2 species of rainforest trees from Asia, belonging to the plant family Sapindaceae. It was named in Pierre Pomet's honour.

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Druggist, merchant, pharmacist
Nationality
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Druggist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Pomet?

French druggist of the 17th century

When was Pierre Pomet born?

Pierre Pomet was born on 2 April 1658 in Paris.

When did Pierre Pomet die?

Pierre Pomet died on 18 November 1699 in Paris.

What was Pierre Pomet's occupation?

Pierre Pomet was a druggist, merchant and pharmacist.

What nationality was Pierre Pomet?

Pierre Pomet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Pomet

· Wikidata: Q3386643

· DBpedia: Pierre Pomet

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