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[The Royal Chemistry Laboratory (1694-1700)].

M del Mar Rey Bueno, M E Alegre Pérez

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    The Royal Chemistry Laboratory in Spain, founded in 1693, failed due to opposition and an alchemical influence. This study covers its early struggles and eventual decline.

    Area of Science:

    • History of Science
    • Chemistry
    • Alchemy

    Context:

    • The late 17th century in Spain saw significant scientific transformation.
    • The Royal Chemistry Laboratory was established during this period.
    • Opposition from established medical and royal institutions hindered its progress.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the establishment and early operational phases of the Royal Chemistry Laboratory in Spain.
    • To examine the factors contributing to its eventual failure.
    • To understand the scientific and cultural milieu of late 17th-century Spain.

    Summary:

    • The Royal Chemistry Laboratory, founded in 1693 by Dionisio de Cardona, faced immediate opposition from the Protomedicato and royal apothecaries.
    • The laboratory's history (1693-1700) is divided into two phases: a struggle between innovators and traditionalists (1693-1697), and a period marked by alchemical influence (1697-1700).

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  • The traditionalists ultimately triumphed, and the second phase aligned with the superstitions of Charles II's court.

    • Impact:

    • The study highlights the institutional and societal barriers to scientific advancement in late 17th-century Spain.
    • It reveals the complex interplay between emerging scientific practices and entrenched traditional beliefs.
    • The findings offer insights into the decline of scientific institutions due to internal conflicts and external pressures.