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Alphonse Chevallier

French pharmacist (1793-1879) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86

Jean-Baptiste-Alphonse Chevallier was a French chemist who contributed to public health through techniques for the detection of adulteration of food and medicine. He also contributed to forensic medicine and toxicology.

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Officer of the Legion of Honour1856
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Saint Helena Medal

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His major contribution was a two volume work Dictionnaire des altérations et falsifications des substances alimentaires, medicamenteuses et commerciales (1850-52) on adulteration and its detection.

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1793 to 1879 · aged 86