'''Basil Valentine''', was a German alchemist of the 15th century, he is said to have been a Benedictine [[monk]] at [[Erfurt]], and is reckoned the father of [[analytical chemistry]].<ref>{{Nuttall|Valentine, Basil}}</ref> | '''Basil Valentine''', was a German alchemist of the 15th century, he is said to have been a Benedictine [[monk]] at [[Erfurt]], and is reckoned the father of [[analytical chemistry]].<ref>{{Nuttall|Valentine, Basil}}</ref> |