Technology · Business · 1749–1841

Nicolas Appert

Nicolas Appert (17 November 1749 – 1 June 1841) was a French confectioner and inventor who, in the early 19th century, invented airtight food preservation. Appert, known as the "father of food science", described his invention as a way "of conserving all kinds of food substances in containers".

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Age at death: 91
Years since death: 185

Born: November 17, 1749 · Châlons-en-Champagne, France
Died: June 1, 1841
Nationality: French
Known for: Technology, Business

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Martin Scorsese

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Julian

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Joe Biden

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1881–1973

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Martin Luther

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