| Date | Person | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1740 – | Béraud, Laurent | Teacher of physics, chemistry, biology in Lyon |
| Béraud, Laurent | Occupied himself with astronomical observations, magnetism, meteorology, combustion in Lyon | |
| Lana Terzi, Francesco | Occupied himself with physics, mechanics, magnetism, electricity | |
| Zucchi, Nicola | Occupied himself with physics, astronomical observations, mechanics, magnetism, optics, experiments |