Robert Duval
French alchemist
About Robert Duval
Lived 1490 – 1567 (aged 76–77). Robert Duval was a French alchemist.
Robert Duval (c. 1510–1567), also referred as Robertus Vallensis, was a French alchemist. In 1886, John Ferguson stated that the De veritate et antiquitate artis chemicae by Duval stands out as 'the first history of chemistry.' This work was published in 1561, in Paris.
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Who was Robert Duval?
French alchemist (1510–1567)
When was Robert Duval born?
Robert Duval was born in 1490 in Rouen.
When did Robert Duval die?
Robert Duval died in 1567 in Rugles.
What was Robert Duval's occupation?
Robert Duval was an alchemist.
What nationality was Robert Duval?
Robert Duval was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Duval. https://biography.guide/robert-duval/
MLA: "Robert Duval." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-duval/.
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