Rue Marcellin Berthelot

Marcellin Berthelot was a French chemist and politician born on October 25, 1827 in Paris and died on March 18, 1907 in Paris. He is known for his work on thermochemistry, organic synthesis and the history of chemistry. He also played an important role in politics, as a deacon, senator and minister of public instruction and fine arts. He founded the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris and was a member of the Acadie Francan&ccedil aise.