Born | 18th century, France |
Died | Date of death unknown |
Legacy | Transformed chemical industry and advocated for environmental protections |
Spy work | Undercover agent for the French crown |
Nationality | French |
Occupations | Chemist • Inventor • Industrialist • Environmentalist • Spy |
Notable work | Synthetic dyes • Manufacturing chemicals • Business empire |
Environmental advocacy | Pioneering advocate for industrial regulation |