During his visit to Paris in 1787--88 he met Antoine Lavoisier, "the father of modern chemistry", and upon his return to Sweden became an ardent defender of the revolutionary teachings in chemistry promoted by Antoine Lavoisier.
He met Antoine Lavoisier, "the father of modern chemistry". This was during his visit to Paris in 1787--88. He upon his return to Sweden became an ardent defender of the revolutionary teachings in chemistry. This was during his visit to Paris in 1787--88. This chemistry was promoted by Antoine Lavoisier.