Paul Marie Eugène Vieille
French chemist (1854–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Marie Eugène Vieille (2 September 1854 – 14 January 1934) was a French chemist who invented modern nitrocellulose-based smokeless gunpowder in 1884. He was a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique.
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Paul Marie Eugène Vieille | |
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Born | (1854-09-02)2 September 1854 |
Died | 14 January 1934(1934-01-14) (aged 79) |
Nationality | French |
Known for | smokeless gunpowder |
Awards | Leconte Prize (1889) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | chemistry |
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