French chemist and physicist (1778–1850). Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac was born on 6 December 1778 in what is now France. Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac is remembered as a physicist, chemist and politician, a citizen of France. Notable works include “Charles's law” and “Gay-Lussac's law”. Positions held included member of the National Assembly and member of the Chamber of Peers.
Before and after
- 28 June 1778Battle of Monmouth
- 2 July 1778Death of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- 3 August 1778Construction of La Scala
- 11 November 1778Cherry Valley massacre
- 6 December 1778Birth of Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
- 17 December 1778Birth of Humphry Davy
- 14 February 1779Death of James Cook
- from 18 June 1779 to 3 October 1779Sullivan Expedition
- from 24 June 1779 to 7 February 1783Great Siege of Gibraltar
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