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Schwarz, Berthold

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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An alchemist of the 13th century, born at Fribourg, a monk of the order of Cordeliers; is credited with the discovery of gunpowder when making experiments with nitre.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Schwarz, Berthold'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​s/schwarz-berthold.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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