Highlights of Spanish chemistry at the time of the chemical revolution of the 18th century

Summary A number of outstanding Spanish chemists and some of their major chemical contributions in the 18th century are briefly considered indicating that Spanish chemistry got a very high level at the end of the century, departing practically from nothing at the beginning of the century. The Vergara School played a very important role as the first national institution for chemistry despite of the fact that it decayed in a few years for a number of reasons. The discovery of three new elements is briefly dealt with (Pt, W, V) and the adoption of the new modern French chemistry in Spain as well as a number of critics against some of Lavoisier's theories and nomenclature posed by some Spanish chemists are considered.