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Joseph Duchesne
1544-01-01 – 1609-08-20
Life & Legacy
Joseph Duchesne or du Chesne (Quercetan, Latin Josephus Quercetanus) (c. 1544, Lectoure – 1609) was a French physician. A follower of Paracelsus, he is now remembered for important if transitional alchemical theories. He called sugar toxic, saying: "Under its whiteness, sugar hides a great blackness."
Occupation & Career
diplomat, physician, chemist
Faith & Community
reformed
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reformed
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Family Child
Jeanne du Port
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