Nicasius le Febure

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Nicasius le Febure a.k.a. Nicolas le Fèvre (1615-1669) was a chemist and alchemist who was appointed to positions by both French and English royalty.

His works include:

  • Traicté de la Chymie (1660), A Compendious Body of Chymistry: Wherein is contained whatsoever is necessary for the attaining to the curious knowledge of this Art; Comprehending in general the whole practice thereof: and teaching the most exact preparation of Animals, Vegetables and Minerals, so as to preserve their essential Vertues. Laid open in two Books, and dedicated to the use of all Apothecaries, &c. (1664)
  • A Discourse upon Sr. Walter Rawleigh’s Great Cordial (1664)


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