GABRIEL JARS

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/26/1732     Death: 8/20/1769

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Gabriel Jars sometimes confusingly referred to as Antoine-Gabriel Jars but more correctly as Gabriel Jars the younger was a French mining and metallurgical specialist who along with his brother Gabriel Jars the elder (1729-1808) contributed to knowledge on mining with his three volume work Voyages métallurgiques published posthumously from 1774 to 1781 by his brother Gabriel Jars the elder. The introduction of coke to smelting processes in France was made through his studies of techniques used in England.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Gabriel Jars was intellectually unique for his significant contributions to the field of mining and metallurgy, particularly through his three-volume work Voyages métallurgiques. His pioneering study of techniques used in England led to the introduction of coke to smelting processes in France, showcasing his innovative approach to advancing industrial practices in his home country. Gabriel Jars' collaboration with his brother, Gabriel Jars the elder, further emphasized his dedication to furthering knowledge in the field of mining and metallurgy.

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